05-11-2026, 03:54 AM
(This post was last modified: 05-11-2026, 04:42 PM by HereOnThePrimalEdge.)
Netflix has added the movie Agora.
It’s the 4th century AD, Alexandria Egypt, Hypatia the Philosopher teaches math, astronomy, physics. The Christians are gaining power and influence. The Roman Empire is on the decline. The world is in flux.
Good script, well acted, Rachel Weisz in the lead roll.
I recommend it.
Edited to add:
Comparisons might be made between the 4th century AD as portrayed in this movie, and today. Where do battles between religious sects lead? What happens when science and the arts are destroyed? Does the world become a better place or do we find ourselves down a path to the Dark Ages?
It’s the 4th century AD, Alexandria Egypt, Hypatia the Philosopher teaches math, astronomy, physics. The Christians are gaining power and influence. The Roman Empire is on the decline. The world is in flux.
Good script, well acted, Rachel Weisz in the lead roll.
I recommend it.
Edited to add:
Comparisons might be made between the 4th century AD as portrayed in this movie, and today. Where do battles between religious sects lead? What happens when science and the arts are destroyed? Does the world become a better place or do we find ourselves down a path to the Dark Ages?