6.2Stealing Heaven · 1988
Stealing Heaven (1988) is a History / Romance / Drama film directed by Clive Donner, starring Derek de Lint, Kim Thomson, Denholm Elliott.
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6.2Overview
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, Kim Thomson, Denholm Elliott, Bernard Hepton, Rachel Kempson, Angela Pleasence, Kenneth Cranham, Patsy Byrne
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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.
When was "Stealing Heaven" released?
Stealing Heaven was released in 1988.
Who stars in "Stealing Heaven"?
The cast includes Derek de Lint, Kim Thomson, Denholm Elliott, Bernard Hepton.
