Please try again. Directed by Alejandro Amenabar.Agora (DVD) I tried hard to finish but just couldn't. Select from premium Agora Photocall In Madrid of the highest quality. I found swords and sandals, some unexpected opinions about sex, and a great deal more. Hypatia of Alexandria was the greatest Greek philosopher you never heard of. Feb 28, 2013 - Explore Claire Decker's board "MAX MINGHELLA", followed by 121 people on Pinterest. Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. Actually this little disaster of a movie murdered history. “Ptolemy is not perfect, but, it works!” [Orestes], Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 13, 2017. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2021, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. The DVD quality was excellent, watched on a Panansonic 50" GT30. la citta' in cui convivono cristiani, pagani ed ebrei e' anche un vivo centro di ricerca scientifica. Agora - Publicity still of Max Minghella & Ashraf Barhom. Hypatia is often painted in sexist terminology or presented as symbol of a particular religious viewpoint, or of two opposing ones. Historical accuracy aside, the underlying truth of our shared human history is represented here correctly enough. Agora (Bilingual): Amazon.ca: Rachel Weisz, Max Minghella, Oscar Isaac, Rupert Evans, Ashraf Barhom, Michael Lonsdale, Richard Durden, Sami Samir, Manuel Cauchi, Alejandro Amenabar: DVD 'Agora' manages to cut through all that to give us a balanced story of a scientist whose only mistake was, perhaps, to have been born in the wrong age. item 5 Agora [DVD] by Rachel Weisz, Max Minghella - Agora [DVD] by Rachel Weisz, Max Minghella. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. Learn more about Blu-ray region specifications, Italian (Dolby Digital 2.0), Italian (Dolby Digital 5.1), Italian (DTS-HD High Res Audio), English (DTS 5.1), Unqualified. It’s About Damn Time Max Minghella Slid Into A Leading Male Role By Lea Palmieri • Apr 27, 2017 We’re onto (and very into) sexy driver Nick of The Handmaid's Tale . Without doubt a masterful recreation of the 4th Century world. Deceitful way to show Christians as barbaric, Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2020. This will not play on most Blu-ray players sold in North America, Central America, South America, Japan, North Korea, South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Southeast Asia. Worth watching but do your research after, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 27, 2014. Well directed! vi spicca, per acume e spirito di indagine, la giovane ipazia, figlia del filosofo e geometra teone. Unable to add item to List. The image measures 2000 * 1333 pixels and was added on 9 September '17. Epic. He holds a … Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2021, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. A gory yet largely accurate telling of Hypatia's life, Reviewed in the United States on July 21, 2017. Max Minghella 28 of 219. See reviews & details on a wide selection of Blu-ray & DVDs, both new & used. People Rachel Weisz, Rupert Evans, Oscar Isaac, Max Minghella Set in ancient Egypt under Roman rule, AGORA follows the brilliant and beautiful astronomer Hypatia (Weisz) who leads a group of disciples fighting to save the wisdom of the Ancient World, as violent religious upheaval spills into the streets of Alexandria. Having said that; verily, I say unto you, my fellow Christians, we must never make these mistakes again, for it is written: 1] Jesus went unto the mount of Olives. We know very little about the real woman, about her beliefs or about her teaching. The biopic stars Rachel Weisz as Hypatia, a mathematician, philosopher and astronomer in late 4th-century Roman Egypt, who investigates the flaws of the geocentric Ptolemaic system and the heliocentric model that challenges it. This film has done an excellent job of sifting through the dross as well as the meagre fifth century records to present a picture of one of the most intriguing figures in history. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Rachel Weisz's portrayal is closer to my mental image than any I have seen of the dedicated and passionate (though not necessarily sexually so) mathematician and philosopher. item 6 Agora (DVD, 2010 Lionsgate) Rachel Weisz - Agora (DVD, 2010 Lionsgate) Rachel Weisz. Having said that; verily, I say unto you, my fellow Christians, we must never make these mistakes again, for it is written: 1] Jesus went unto the mount of Olives. The smart way it was presented was not that they said "this is exactly what happened in that era", but rather in a story telling kind of way, which makes it impossible to condemn this movie, but also impossible to believe it :) or trust that these events were true!! A gory yet largely accurate telling of Hypatia's life, Reviewed in the United States on July 21, 2017. Overview A fourth century slave (Max Minghella) is confronted with his love for his intellectual alchemist master, Hypatia of Alexandria (Rachel Weisz), and the temptations of freedom spurred by the rise of Christianity in this historical epic from acclaimed filmmaker Alejandro Amenábar. col trascorrere degli anni la tensione tra gli aderenti alle diverse religioni diviene sempre piu' palese... You may be charged a restocking fee upto 50% of item's price for used or damaged returns and upto 100% for materially different item. Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2020. Actor Max Minghella attends the Agora Photocall held at the Palais Des Festivals during the 62nd International Cannes Film Festival on May 17, 2009 in Cannes, France. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. Amid the troubles two men –one a slave, both desire Hypatia, but how long will it be before violence [and religion] overtakes all. Her student (Max Minghella) Orestes is in love with her, as is Davus, her personal slave. Starring Rachel Weisz and Max Minghella. What I didn't like is the misleading story-telling of showcasing the church in its earliest forms as an absolutely barbaric and murderous gang hungry for power, when during those ages christians were being persecuted still (in other areas of the world). He did not always want to become an actor. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. Minghella was inspired to become an actor during his late teenage years, after seeing a production of the play This Is Our Youth in London's West End; he subsequently dropped out of the University College School to pursue an acting career, and attended the National Youth Theatre. As this broad cultural conflict teeters violently back and forth, the scientist-philosopher Hypatia (Rachel Weisz, The Brothers Bloom, The Fountain) struggles to resolve the motion of the planets with her belief in celestial perfection. An interesting film chronicling the early years of Christian development when the rising power of the Church began to overwhelm the opposition in the form of the persecution and martyrdom of the pagan mathematician Hypatia at the hands of a mob of 'Christian' fanatics. Rachel Weisz's portrayal is closer to my mental image than any I have seen of the dedicated and passionate (though not necessarily sexually so) mathematician and philosopher. $2.98 +$3.99 shipping. Learning and science fall into chaos and violence as what was once a non-violent culture war between Greco-Egyptian, Jewish, and Christian societies turns bloody. Includes initial monthly payment and selected options. 'Agora' manages to cut through all that to give us a balanced story of a scientist whose only mistake was, perhaps, to have been born in the wrong age. Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2016. Christians murdering people in the streets? He is the son of Anthony Minghella, a director, and dancer, and Carolyn Jane Choa, a choreographer. Max Minghella was born on 16 September 1985 and he is currently 35 years old. Help others learn more about this product by uploading a video! Reviewed in the United States on March 28, 2020. One month free trial! Tangled in her life are three men: a Roman prefect (Oscar Isaac, Body of Lies), a Christian bishop (Rupert Evans, Hellboy), and a slave (Max Minghella, The Social Network) who turns to Christianity to escape his unrequited love for Hypatia. And actors did a great job. Shipping cost, delivery date, and order total (including tax) shown at checkout. max minghella (Actor), rupert evans (Actor), alejandro amenabar (Director) & Rated: G. Format: Blu-ray. Prime Video $3.99 — $4.99 Blu-ray $17.22 DVD $9.99 Additional Blu-ray options: Edition Discs Price New from Used from Blu-ray September 2, 2010 "Please retry" — 1. I went to see "Agora" expecting an epic with swords, sandals and sex. Fast, free delivery. Multiple Formats, AC-3, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, NTSC, Subtitled, Widescreen. A. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. Don't overlook the deleted scenes--the gorgeous original opening shot accentuates the twin pulls of science and spirituality. Worth watching but do your research after, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 27, 2014. Hypatia is often painted in sexist terminology or presented as symbol of a particular religious viewpoint, or of two opposing ones. ipazia tiene una scuola in cui l'allievo oreste cerca di attirare la sua attenzione. Rachel Weisz, Max Minghella (in front), and Alejandro Amenabar (in back) Rachel Weisz has been hired by Director Alejandro Amenabar to interpret the role of the controversial scholar Hypatia in an upcoming historical drama movie set Roman Egypt 1600 years ago. The library in Alexandria burned in 48 BC........nearly 50 years before Christ was born. The makers had the opportunity to bring an ancient period of history to light and they went the route of pure fantasy. Tangled in her life are three men: a Roman prefect (Oscar Isaac, Body of Lies), a Christian bishop (Rupert Evans, Hellboy), and a slave (Max Minghella, The Social Network) who turns to Christianity to escape his unrequited love for Hypatia. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. “Agora” is a rousing toga drama from the Chilean-born director Alejandro Amenábar about the culture wars in ancient Egypt. $14.29 . Minghella is a former member of the National Youth Theatre. Likewise, Max hails from Hampstead, London, England, and his zodiac sign is Virgo. Please try again. The library in Alexandria burned in 48 BC........nearly 50 years before Christ was born. --Bret Fetzer. This is a movie about ideas, a drama based on the ancient war between science and superstition. Agora [DVD] [2009] Rachel Weisz (Actor), Max Minghella (Actor), Alejandro Amenabar (Director) & 0 more Rated: Suitable for 12 years and over Format: DVD 4.2 out of 5 stars 783 ratings ATTENTION HUMANS: THE LIBRARY AT ALEXANDRIA BURNED 50 YEARS BEFORE THE BIRTH OF CHRIST. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. Agora | NON-USA Format | PAL | Region 4 Import - Australia. Im not going to pretend that the church never made any mistakes or that it was not at fault at some points and events in history, but to make Christians appear in this horrible portrait of power-hungry people is absolutely deceitful! . The Handmaid's Tale star, Max Minghella was born as Max Giorgio Choa Minghella on September 16, 1985, in Hampstead, London, England. Amazon.ca - Buy Agora (Bilingual) at a low price; free shipping on qualified orders. In most cases, items shipped from Amazon.com may be returned for a full refund. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in. The smart way it was presented was not that they said "this is exactly what happened in that era", but rather in a story telling kind of way, which makes it impossible to condemn this movie, but also impossible to believe it :) or trust that these events were true!! This film has done an excellent job of sifting through the dross as well as the meagre fifth century records to present a picture of one of the most intriguing figures in history. "Agora" is a thought provoking film featuring one of the best acting ensembles of the year. In Agora we are treated to a sample of Hypatia's life both before and after Christian zealots destroyed the library entrusted to Hypatia's family, a sister library to the main library across town. Without doubt a masterful recreation of the 4th Century City of Alexandria in Northern Egypt. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. 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