Stealing Heaven

"Forgive us father for we have loved."

Jun 22 1989 R 1h 55m
Drama, History, Romance

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.

Plot

Abelard, a respected philosopher and teacher in 12th-century Paris, is hired to tutor the intelligent and beautiful Heloise. They soon fall in love, but must hide their affection because Abelard is sworn to celibacy.

Written by

Chris Bryant, Marion Meade

Directed by

Clive Donner

Cast

Derek de Lint, Kim Thomson, Denholm Elliott

Crew

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Production Countries

United Kingdom, Yugoslavia

Production Companies

Jadran Film, FilmDallas Pictures, Amy International

Languages

English

Awards

N/A

Scores
# of Votes
877
Average Rating
6.4 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA