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Portrait of Rachel Weisz

Rachel Weisz

Birth Name: Rachel Weisz

Birth Date: 1970-03-07

Birth Place: Westminster, London, England, UK

Details

Alternate Names: レイチェル・ヴァイス, Kenya Campbell, Rachael Weisz, Rachael Weisz, Kenya Campbell, Rachel Hannah Weisz, Ρέιτσελ Χάνα Βάις, רייצל וייס, راشل وایس, ریچل وایس, 蕾切尔·薇兹, 蕾切尔·薇姿, 레이첼 바이스

Physical Characteristics: N/A

Career

First Appearances:

  • White Goods (1994) as Elaine

Most Important Roles:

  • About a Boy (2002) as Rachel
  • Enemy at the Gates (2001) as Tania Chernova
  • The Mummy (1999) as Evelyn Carnahan
  • Constantine (2005) as Angela Dodson / Isabel Dodson
  • The Fountain (2006) as Isabel / Izzi Creo
  • Death Machine (1995) as Junior Executive
  • The Mummy Returns (2001) as Evelyn O'Connell / Nefertiri
  • Eragon (2006) as Saphira (voice)
  • Swept from the Sea (1998) as Amy Foster
  • My Blueberry Nights (2007) as Sue Lynne

Career Highlights:

  • About a Boy (2002)
  • Enemy at the Gates (2001)
  • The Mummy (1999)
  • Constantine (2005)
  • The Fountain (2006)
  • Death Machine (1995)
  • The Mummy Returns (2001)
  • Eragon (2006)
  • Swept from the Sea (1998)
  • My Blueberry Nights (2007)

Full Biography

Rachel Hannah Weisz, born March 7, 1970 in London, England, is an acclaimed English actress known for her roles in both independent films and blockbusters. She began her career in stage productions in the early 1990s, making her film debut in 'Death Machine' (1994). Weisz won a Critics' Circle Theatre Award for her role in the revival of Noël Coward's 'Design for Living'. Her breakthrough came with her starring role as Evelyn Carnahan in 'The Mummy' (1999) and its sequel. She has received numerous awards, including an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in 'The Constant Gardener' (2005). Notable films include 'About a Boy', 'Constantine', 'The Favourite', and most recently, 'Black Widow'. Despite the provided texts lacking substantial biographical information about Weisz's early life or family background, her career achievements are well-documented.


About the Movie: Agora (2009)

Poster for Agora (2009)

Release Year: 2009

Nation: Spain

Alternative Title: Alexandria, Агора, 城市广场, Agoraa, Agora - Die Säulen des Himmels, アレクサンドリア, Ágora, Ágora, 風暴佳人, Агора, Đường Tròn, Mists of Time

Director: Alejandro Amenábar

Writer: Alejandro Amenábar, Mateo Gil

Production & Genre

Producer(s):

Companies: Himenóptero, Mod Producciones, Telecinco Cinema

Genre: Adventure, Biographical Film, Biography, Drama, Historical Drama, Historical Film, History

Awards & Similar

Awards:

  • 11 wins & 15 nominations total

Similar:

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  • The Girl (1965)
  • The Flower of Battle (2023)
  • Everything Depends On Mr. K (2023)
  • Step By Step (2019)

Keywords

Story

Agora (2009) unfolds in Roman Egypt during the late 4th century AD. Hypatia of Alexandria, a philosopher, mathematician, and astronomer, teaches her students including Orestes, who harbors romantic feelings for her, and Davus, her personal slave who is also secretly in love with Hypatia. As Christianity begins to gain political power through the rise of Cyril (later patriarch of Alexandria), tension grows between the Christians and the intellectual elite represented by Hypatia.

Hypatia believes in reason and the pursuit of knowledge, while Davus sees an opportunity for freedom by aligning himself with the Christians. Orestes, meanwhile, becomes the city's prefect but struggles to maintain peace amidst the rising Christian zealotry. The story jumps ahead 20 years, showing Hypatia still dedicated to her studies and teachings, despite the increasing danger posed by the Christians who view her ideas as threatening their newfound influence.

Summary

Agora is a 2009 historical drama directed by Alejandro Amenábar, set against the backdrop of ancient Alexandria during the late 4th century. The film explores the life and times of Hypatia of Alexandria (played by Rachel Weisz), a brilliant philosopher and mathematician who dared to challenge the rising tide of Christianity. Hypatia's relationships with her students, particularly Orestes and Davus, are central to the narrative.

The story touches upon themes of power relations, political unrest, misogyny, and the conflict between reason and faith in an era where religious fervor threatens to consume rational thought. The film also delves into the complex dynamics of master-slave relationships through Hypatia's bond with Davus. However, it is important to note that the sources provided do not offer a comprehensive overview of the entire film, leaving gaps in the overall narrative.