Stealing Heaven
“Forgive us father for we have loved.”
Synopsis
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.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 28, 1989
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Clive Donner
- Screenplay & Story
- Marion Meade, Chris Bryant
- Original Title
- Stealing Heaven
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, Yugoslavia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Studios
- Jadran Film, FilmDallas Pictures, Amy International
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Clive Donner
Marion Meade, Chris Bryant
Department Leadership Roster
Voytek
Production Design
Clive Donner
Director
Chris Bryant
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Stealing Heaven
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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.
Who directed Stealing Heaven?
Stealing Heaven was directed by Clive Donner.
Who stars in Stealing Heaven?
The principal cast of Stealing Heaven includes Derek de Lint, Kim Thomson, Denholm Elliott, Bernard Hepton, Rachel Kempson.
When was Stealing Heaven released and how long is it?
Stealing Heaven was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
Is Stealing Heaven based on a book or true story?
Stealing Heaven is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Marion Meade".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Stealing Heaven?
Stealing Heaven holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).