Alejandro Amenabar

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.

Agora -- 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.

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. Among these disciples are two men competing for her heart: the witty, privileged Orestes (Isaac) and Davus (Minghella), Hypatia’s young slave, who is torn between his secret love for her and the freedom he knows can be his if he chooses to join the unstoppable surge of the Christians.

As Christianity gains steam in Roman Egypt toward the end of the fourth century A.D., a young slave weighs his desire for freedom against his growing love for his mistress, an atheist and professor of philosophy.

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.

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.

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. Among these disciples are two men competing for her heart: the witty, privileged Orestes (Isaac) and Davus (Minghella), Hypatia's young slave, who is torn between his secret love for her and the freedom he knows can be his if he chooses to join the unstoppable surge of the Christians.

Based on the true story of Spaniard Ramón Sampedro (Academy Award-winner Javier Bardem "No Country for Old Men," "Before Night Falls"), who fought a 30-year campaign to win the right to end his life with dignity. Film explores Ramón's relationships with two women: Julia (Belén Rueda "The Orphanage," "Retruc"), a lawyer who supports his cause, and Rosa (Lola Dueñas "Volver," "Talk to Her"), a local woman who wants to convince him that life is worth living. Through the gift of his love, these two women are inspired to accomplish things they never previously thought possible. Despite his wish to die, Ramón taught everyone he encountered the meaning, value and preciousness of life. Though he could not move himself, he had an uncanny ability to move others. Spanish Language Film with English Subtitles.

Based on the true story of Spaniard Ramo?n Sampedro (Javier Bardem), who fought a 30-year campaign to win the right to end his life with dignity.

Based on the true story of Spaniard Ramo?n Sampedro (Javier Bardem), who fought a 30-year campaign to win the right to end his life with dignity.

Based on the true story of Spaniard Ramon Sampedro (Academy Award-winner Javier Bardem - NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN, BEFORE NIGHT FALLS), who fought a 30-year campaign to win the right to end his life with dignity. The film explores Ramon's relationships with two women: Julia (Belen Rueda - THE ORPHANAGE, RETRUC), a lawyer who supports his cause, and Rosa (Lola Duenas - VOLVER, TALK TO HER), a local woman who wants to convince him that life is worth living. Through the gift of his love, these two women are inspired to accomplish things they never previously thought possible. Despite his wish to die, Ramon taught everyone he encountered the meaning, value and preciousness of life. Though he could not move himself, he had an uncanny ability to move others.

The Sea Inside -- Based on the true story of Spaniard Ramo?n Sampedro (Javier Bardem), who fought a 30-year campaign to win the right to end his life with dignity.