Stealing Heaven (1988)
Release Year: 1988
Nation: United Kingdom, Yugoslavia
Alternative Title: Em Nome de Deus, La otra cara de Dios, Lopott mennyország, Abelard i Heloiza, Ukrasti raj, Liebe hinter Klostermauern - Nonnenspiegel 2, Zeit der Dunkelheit
Director: Clive Donner
Writer: Chris Bryant, Marion Meade
Production & Genre
Producer(s): N/A
Companies: Amy International, FilmDallas Pictures, Jadran Film
Genre: Biographical Film, Drama, Historical Film, History, Romance, Romance Film
Awards & Similar
Awards: N/A
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Keywords
Keywords: 12th century, forbidden love, medieval, nun, religion, theology
Story
In 12th-century Paris, Abelard, a renowned philosopher and teacher at the cathedral school of Notre Dame, falls in love with one of his students, Héloïse d'Argenteuil. Héloïse, a young woman raised in a convent, is intellectually curious and challenges the status quo of women's roles during that time. Their relationship remains secret until Héloïse becomes pregnant with Abelard's child. They secretly marry but struggle with their actions against the norms of their society and Abelard's commitment to celibacy.
Summary
Stealing Heaven is a historical drama directed by Clive Donner, released in 1988. Set in 12th-century Paris, the film explores the forbidden love between Pierre Abelard, a respected philosopher, and Héloïse d'Argenteuil, his intelligent and rebellious student. The movie delves into themes of forbidden love, religious devotion, and intellectual curiosity amidst medieval norms and expectations.
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