Question 1

What historical setting and central relationship drive the plot of Agora?

Accepted Answer

Set in Roman Egypt, the film follows philosopher Hypatia and her slave Davus, who is torn between his love for her and gaining freedom by joining Christianity.

Question 2

Which major film festivals featured Agora?

Accepted Answer

Agora was an official selection at the Cannes Film Festival and Toronto International Film Festival in 2009.

Question 3

How did the visual effects team create accurate night skies for Agora?

Accepted Answer

They designed the night skies accurately for the time period using star chart software.

Question 4

Who was the director of Agora, and which actress did he write the lead role for?

Accepted Answer

Alejandro Amenábar directed the film and wrote the script with Rachel Weisz in mind to play Hypatia.

Question 5

Where was Agora filmed, and what other famous movies used the same location?

Accepted Answer

Filmed in Fort Ricasoli, Malta, which was also used for Caesar (2002), Helen of Troy (2003), and Troy (2004).

Question 6

What historical setting and central relationship drive the plot of Agora?

Accepted Answer

Set in Roman Egypt, the film focuses on philosopher Hypatia and her slave Davus, who is torn between his love for her and gaining freedom by joining Christianity.

Question 7

Which major film festivals featured Agora?

Accepted Answer

Agora was featured at the Cannes Film Festival and Toronto International Film Festival in 2009.

Question 8

How did the visual effects team create accurate night skies for Agora?

Accepted Answer

They designed the night skies accurately for the time period using star chart software.

Question 9

What unique filming location connection does Agora share with Gladiator?

Accepted Answer

Filmed in Fort Ricasoli, Malta, where the set was built in the same spot where the Coliseum was built for Gladiator (2000).

Question 10

Who wrote the script with Rachel Weisz specifically in mind for the lead role?

Accepted Answer

Alejandro Amenábar wrote the script with Rachel Weisz in mind to play Hypatia.

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