Hypatia was a real historical figure, a renowned philosopher, astronomer, and mathematician in Alexandria. The film accurately depicts her profession and the general time period.

Orestes was a real historical figure, the Prefect of Alexandria. The film depicts his political role, but the nuances of his relationship with Hypatia are dramatized.

Cyril was a real historical figure, the Patriarch of Alexandria, and his conflict with Orestes is historically documented. However, the film simplifies and dramatizes his role in the violence and Hypatia's death.

Davus is a fictional character representing the social tensions of the time. While slavery and religious conflict were real, Davus's specific story is a dramatic device.

While it is known that Cyril had followers who were monks and that there were monks that engaged in violence, it is hard to say if this specific character is based on a specific historical figure. The violence itself is historically accurate.

The film portrays Cyril as inciting violence against Hypatia. While he opposed paganism, his direct involvement in her death is debated by historians.

The film depicts the rising religious tensions and conflicts between pagans, Christians, and Jews in 4th-century Alexandria, a significant historical context.

While no definitive records confirm her beliefs, Hypatia likely adhered to Neoplatonic philosophy, often associated with pagan traditions.

While a grand library existed in Alexandria, its destruction was a gradual process over centuries, not a single event as depicted in the film.

The extent of Hypatia's astronomical discoveries is debated among historians. The film may exaggerate her contributions for dramatic effect.

The film portrays Hypatia as close to discovering the Earth revolves around the Sun. This is anachronistic, as the heliocentric model was not widely accepted until much later.

The film's depiction of Hypatia experimenting with parabolic mirrors has no historical evidence to support it.

The romantic relationship between Hypatia and Orestes, the Roman prefect, is a fictional element with no basis in historical records.

While historical accounts vary in details, Hypatia was indeed brutally murdered by a Christian mob. The film captures the violence of this event.

The film accurately places Hypatia in Alexandria, Egypt, a major center of learning and culture in the Roman Empire.

The film effectively captures the turbulent social and religious atmosphere of Alexandria during the late 4th and early 5th centuries.

The film's sets and costumes create a visually convincing representation of Roman-era Alexandria.

While the film touches on philosophical debates, it simplifies complex ideas for a broader audience, potentially sacrificing some accuracy.