In a tense courtroom-turned-cankered stage of ancient Athens, a revered thinker faces a clash between stubborn tradition and fearless inquiry. As rumors and political pressures swirl, Socrates questions the foundations of virtue, knowledge, and civic duty, inviting confidants and critics alike to weigh the cost of truth. The film traces a compelling journey from luminous courtroom debate to the quiet cost of standing by one's principles, inviting reflection on conscience, justice, and the power of ideas to outlive their moment.
In a tense courtroom-turned-cankered stage of ancient Athens, a revered thinker faces a clash between stubborn tradition and fearless inquiry. As rumors and political pressures swirl, Socrates questions the foundations of virtue, knowledge, and civic duty, inviting confidants and critics alike to weigh the cost of truth. The film traces a compelling journey from luminous courtroom debate to the quiet cost of standing by one's principles, inviting reflection on conscience, justice, and the power of ideas to outlive their moment.