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Stealing Heaven is a 1988 film directed by Clive Donner and starring Derek de Lint, Kim Thomson and Denholm Elliott. It is a costume drama based on the French 12th-century medieval romance (a true story) of Peter Abelard and Héloïse and on a historical novel by Marion Meade .
Jun 22, 1989 · Based on a true story, Stealing Heaven depicts the forbidden love between Abelard, a philosopher, and Heloise, a noblewoman, in 12th-century Paris. The film features historical figures, religious conflicts, and tragic consequences.
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- Drama, History, Romance
- Clive Donner
- 1989-06-22
Based on a novel by Chris Bryant, Stealing Heaven tells the story of Abelard and Héloïse, a forbidden love in 12th century Paris. The film explores their intellectual and spiritual journey, as well as the challenges they face from the church and society.
Feb 27, 2021 · Theatrical Trailer of "Stealing Heaven" by Clive Donner. Starring Derek de Lint, Kim Thomson, Denholm Elliott, Bernard Hepton, Kenneth Cranham, Patsy Byrne, ...
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.
- Clive Donner
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.
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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 ...
