Author: Rachel Weisz

Format: NTSC

Release Date: 2010-09-28

Details: 4th century AD Egypt under the Roman Empire—Violent religious upheaval in the streets of Alexandria spills over into the city's famous Library. Trapped inside its walls, the brilliant astronomer Hypatia (Rachel Weisz) and her disciples fight to save the wisdom of the Ancient World. Among them, the two men competing for her heart: the witty, privileged Orestes (Oscar Isaac) and Davus (Max 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. ----- 5th century AD Egypt is under Roman rule. In Alexandria, the revolt of the Christians rumbles. Taking refuge in the great library, the brilliant astronomer Hypatia tries to preserve the knowledge accumulated over centuries. Among his disciples, two men fight over Hypatia's love: Orestes and the young slave Davus, torn between his feelings and the prospect of being freed if he agrees to join the increasingly powerful Christians...

UPC: 774212104152

EAN: 0774212104152

Languages: English

Binding: DVD

Item Condition: UsedVeryGood