The Baby of Mâcon

The Baby of Mâcon

Exploring thoroughly modern taboos
19932h 2minDrama MoviesEnglish
6.9

Plot

Set halfway through the 17th century, a church play is performed for the benefit of the young aristocrat Cosimo. In the play, a grotesque old woman gives birth to a beautiful baby boy. The child's older sister is quick to exploit the situation, selling blessings from the baby, and even claiming she's the true mother by virgin birth. However, when she attempts to seduce the bishop's son, the Church exacts a terrible revenge.

WriterN/A
DirectorPeter Greenaway
ActorJulia Ormond, Ralph Fiennes, Philip Stone
CountryFrance
ProductionCine Electra

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