Heaven Rises
El cielo sube
Synopsis
During the summer of 1957 a man called Juan de Dios goes through a convalescence in a country hotel. Following the prescriptions of the doctor, he must take complete rest, "not a single movement, not a single thught". Stretched on a hammock, Juan de Dios must resign to "sinking himself in the boredom, just like a castaway at sea". But suddenly he realizes that immobility is something impossible: Juan de Dios sees himself overwhelmed by a myriad of physical, sound, optical and olfactory sensations,which awaken his spirit. After three hours of this contemplation, he announces his departure in the next day. Back in Barcelona, Juan de Dios gives himself over to the sensationsof the city.
Top Cast
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- Director
- Marc Recha
- Screenplay & Story
- Marc Recha, Joaquín Ojeda
- Original Score
- Miquel Jordan
- Original Title
- El cielo sube
- Country of Origin
- Spain
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- Unknown
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marc Recha
Marc Recha, Joaquín Ojeda
Miquel Jordan
Department Leadership Roster
Marc Recha
Writer
Joaquín Ojeda
Writer
Marc Recha
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Heaven Rises
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What is Heaven Rises about?
During the summer of 1957 a man called Juan de Dios goes through a convalescence in a country hotel. Following the prescriptions of the doctor, he must take complete rest, "not a single movement, not a single thught". Stretched on a hammock, Juan de Dios must resign to "sinking himself in the boredom, just like a castaway at sea". But suddenly he realizes that immobility is something impossible: Juan de Dios sees himself overwhelmed by a myriad of physical, sound, optical and olfactory sensations,which awaken his spirit. After three hours of this contemplation, he announces his departure in the next day. Back in Barcelona, Juan de Dios gives himself over to the sensationsof the city.
Who directed Heaven Rises?
Heaven Rises was directed by Marc Recha.
Who stars in Heaven Rises?
The principal cast of Heaven Rises includes Corinne Alba, Salvador Dolc, Ona Planas.
When was Heaven Rises released and how long is it?
Heaven Rises was released in 1991 with a total runtime of Unknown.
Who composed the musical score for Heaven Rises?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Heaven Rises was composed by Miquel Jordan.