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The Baby of Mâcon

1993 • 2h2m Drama, History

Rating

6.9/10

Popularity

1

In 17th-century Tuscany, a church play is performed for the benefit of 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.

Details

Director

Peter Greenaway

Screenplay

Peter Greenaway

Cast

Julia Ormond

Ralph Fiennes

Philip Stone

Release date

9/17/1993

Status

Released

Revenue

$90,000

Origin country

GB

US

Vote count

109