

Adventure · Drama · History
Overview
A historical drama set in Roman Egypt, concerning philosopher Hypatia of Alexandria and her relationship with her slave Davus, who is torn between his love for her and the possibility of gaining his freedom by joining the rising tide of Christianity.
Top Cast


Rachel Weisz
Rachel Weisz
Hypatia
Rachel Weisz
Hypatia


Max Minghella
Max Minghella
Davus
Max Minghella
Davus


Oscar Isaac
Oscar Isaac
Orestes
Oscar Isaac
Orestes


Ashraf Barhom
Ashraf Barhom
Ammonius
Ashraf Barhom
Ammonius


Michael Lonsdale
Michael Lonsdale
Theon
Michael Lonsdale
Theon


Rupert Evans
Rupert Evans
Synesius
Rupert Evans
Synesius


Homayoun Ershadi
Homayoun Ershadi
Aspasius
Homayoun Ershadi
Aspasius


Sami Samir
Sami Samir
Cyril
Sami Samir
Cyril


Richard Durden
Richard Durden
Olympius
Richard Durden
Olympius


Omar Mostafa
Omar Mostafa
Isidorus
Omar Mostafa
Isidorus
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