Historical drama Agora is the next film to be shown at the Little Theatre by Chorley Empire Community Cinema.

The film is a 2009 Spanish historical drama directed by Alejandro Amenábar and stars Rachel Weisz as Hypatia, a female mathematician, philosopher and astronomer in fourth century Roman Egypt.

The story uses historical fiction to highlight the relationship between religion and science amidst the decline of Greco-Roman empire.

Hypatia defends the library of Alexandria from destruction amid epic historical scenes.

The title of the film takes its name from the agora, a gathering place in ancient Greece, similar to the Roman forum and was shot on the island of Malta.

The construction of the set employed almost 400 people, and was the largest ever designed on the island.

Agora will be screened on Sunday, February 20 at 7.30pm using cutting edge projection and sound equipment.

Tickets are £4 on the door or buy in advance at Malcolm's Musicland on Chapel Street.