Stealing Heaven (1988)
Forgive us father for we have loved.
Abelard, a famous teacher of philosophy at the cathedral school of Notre Dame, falls in love with one of his students, Héloïse d'Argenteuil. A sixteen-year old girl raised in a convent, Héloïse has an intellectual curiosity and rebels against the status of women in 12th century Europe. When others begin to suspect their relationship, Heloise's uncle Fulbert and the bishop of Paris work together to put a stop to it. Héloïse becomes pregnant with Abelard's child, and they are married in secret. Abelard struggles for acting against the will of God, yet is unable to escape his love for Heloise.
Cast
- Derek de Lint - Abelard
- Kim Thomson - Heloise
- Denholm Elliott - Fulbert
- Bernard Hepton - Bishop
- Rachel Kempson - Prioress
- Angela Pleasence - Sister Cecilia
- Kenneth Cranham - Vice Chancellor Suger
- Patsy Byrne
- Yvonne Bryceland
- Philip Locke
Screenplay
- Marion Meade (Novel)
- Chris Bryant
Themes
Forbidden Love and Passionate Affairs, Forbidden Royal Romance and Duty, Forbidden Love Between Feuding Clans, Religious Persecution and Search for Tolerance, Religious Divide and Conflict of Faith
Keywords
nun, forbidden love, religion, theology, medieval, 12th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Stealing Heaven about?
- Abelard, a famous teacher of philosophy at the cathedral school of Notre Dame, falls in love with one of his students, Héloïse d'Argenteuil. A sixteen-year old girl raised in a convent, Héloïse has an intellectual curiosity and rebels against the status of women in 12th century Europe. When others begin to suspect their relationship, Heloise's uncle Fulbert and the bishop of Paris work together to put a stop to it. Héloïse becomes pregnant with Abelard's child, and they are married in secret. Abelard struggles for acting against the will of God, yet is unable to escape his love for Heloise.
- Who directed Stealing Heaven?
- Stealing Heaven was directed by Clive Donner.
- Who stars in Stealing Heaven?
- Stealing Heaven stars Derek de Lint, Kim Thomson, Denholm Elliott, Bernard Hepton, Rachel Kempson, Angela Pleasence.
- How long is Stealing Heaven?
- Stealing Heaven has a runtime of 1h 48m (108 minutes).
- What genre is Stealing Heaven?
- Stealing Heaven is a History, Romance, Drama film.
- Where was Stealing Heaven produced?
- Stealing Heaven was produced in United Kingdom, Yugoslavia.
- What are the themes of Stealing Heaven?
- The themes of Stealing Heaven include: Forbidden Love and Passionate Affairs, Forbidden Royal Romance and Duty, Forbidden Love Between Feuding Clans, Religious Persecution and Search for Tolerance, Religious Divide and Conflict of Faith.