Zeit der Dunkelheit (1988): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1988 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1988, Zeit der Dunkelheit is a drama, liebesfilm and historie film directed by Clive Donner, running about 108 minutes. “Forgive us father for we have loved.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. Zeit der Dunkelheit stars Derek de Lint as Abelard, Kim Thomson as Heloise, Denholm Elliott as Fulbert and Bernard Hepton as Bishop, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Zeit der Dunkelheit has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Zeit der Dunkelheit page.
If you liked it. Fans of Zeit der Dunkelheit tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.
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- Where can I watch Zeit der Dunkelheit (1988)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Zeit der Dunkelheit change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Zeit der Dunkelheit worth watching?
- Zeit der Dunkelheit holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, liebesfilm and historie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Zeit der Dunkelheit?
- Zeit der Dunkelheit stars Derek de Lint, Kim Thomson, Denholm Elliott, Bernard Hepton and Rachel Kempson.
- When was Zeit der Dunkelheit released?
- Zeit der Dunkelheit was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.