description Heaven Overview
Heaven, directed by Tom Tykwer, features Cate Blanchett and Giovanni Ribisi. Produced internationally with contributions from Germany, France, Italy, the US, and the UK, the film presents an Italian-English dialogue narrative. Krzysztof Kieślowski conceived it as the first installment of a planned trilogy before his passing.
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info Heaven Specifications
| Country | Germany |
| Year | 2002 |
help Heaven FAQ
What is Tom Tykwer's Heaven about?
Cate Blanchett plays Philippa, an English teacher in Italy who takes drastic action against a drug dealer, while Giovanni Ribisi plays police officer Filippo. The film follows their escape and relationship after her plan goes wrong. [Cineuropa](https://cineuropa.org/en/film/17632/)
Is Heaven based on a Krzysztof Kieslowski script?
Yes. Krzysztof Kieslowski and Krzysztof Piesiewicz wrote the screenplay, and Tom Tykwer directed the 2002 film as the planned first part of a trilogy. [Heaven film](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heaven_%282002_film%29)
What languages are spoken in Heaven?
Heaven uses both English and Italian, reflecting Philippa's foreign-teacher life and the Italian police setting. It was produced through contributions from Germany, France, Italy, the United States and the United Kingdom. [Heaven film](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heaven_%282002_film%29)
Is Heaven a romance, crime film or thriller?
It blends crime and romance with a tense thriller structure: the story begins with a bombing and an arrest, then turns toward Philippa and Filippo's flight together. It is a 2002 romantic thriller rather than a conventional police procedural. [Cineuropa](https://cineuropa.org/en/film/17632/)
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