Heaven (2000)

Heaven (2000) poster

Heaven is a place with crumbling ceilings, an aging Jesus, and angels and saints entertained by human sexuality. On earth, Christmas, 1999, Jacques, who's dying of cancer, meets Sophie, pregnant and abandoned. Her babies and his death are due in the spring. Jacques runs a cabaret facing bankruptcy because his landlord insists on a 15-minute speech about Jesus every evening by the boring Bernard, and all the customers leave. Jacques prays for Bernard's removal: Heaven arranges a car crash. Jacques keeps a tape recorder handy, narrating his final days, focused on composing memorable last words. In Heaven, the dead Bernard keeps watch over Jacques and Sophie, with saving effect.

Director: Jean-Sébastien Lord
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Production: Aska Film Productions
Country: Canada
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Jean-Sébastien Lord

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Heaven about?
Heaven is a place with crumbling ceilings, an aging Jesus, and angels and saints entertained by human sexuality. On earth, Christmas, 1999, Jacques, who's dying of cancer, meets Sophie, pregnant and abandoned. Her babies and his death are due in the spring. Jacques runs a cabaret facing bankruptcy because his landlord insists on a 15-minute speech about Jesus every evening by the boring Bernard, and all the customers leave. Jacques prays for Bernard's removal: Heaven arranges a car crash. Jacques keeps a tape recorder handy, narrating his final days, focused on composing memorable last words. In Heaven, the dead Bernard keeps watch over Jacques and Sophie, with saving effect.
Who directed Heaven?
Heaven was directed by Jean-Sébastien Lord.
Who stars in Heaven?
Heaven stars Jocelyn Blanchard, Julien Poulin, Julie La Rochelle, Sonia Vachon, Micheline Lanctôt, Sylvie Moreau.
Where was Heaven produced?
Heaven was produced in Canada.