About the Film
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.
✨ The Watchlist Wizard Verdict
The Vibe: Stealing Heaven is a captivating and well-crafted history and romance and drama movie from 1988. Directed by Clive Donner, and starring Derek de Lint, Kim Thomson, Denholm Elliott Abelard, a famous teacher of philosophy at the cathedral school of Notre Dame, falls in love with one of his students, Héloïse d'Argenteuil.
Fan Reception: While holding a polarized score of 6.2/10, Stealing Heaven retains a dedicated audience who appreciate its unique premise and stylistic choices.
Who Should Watch It: Highly recommended for general audiences and genre enthusiasts. If you enjoy movies that blends history with romance elements, Stealing Heaven deserves a spot on your watchlist.
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