The Baby of Mâcon
📖 Synopsis
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.
🎥 Production Details
- Tagline
- “Exploring thoroughly modern taboos”
- Release Status
- Released
- Genres
- Drama, History
- Director
- Peter Greenaway
- Original Language
- EN
🎭 Cast
Julia OrmondThe Daughter
Ralph FiennesThe Bishop's Son
Philip StoneThe BishopJ
Jonathan LaceyCosimo Medici
Don HendersonThe Father Confessor
Celia GregoryThe Mother Superior
Jeff NuttallThe Major Domo
Jessica HynesThe First Midwife (as Jessica Stevenson)
Kathryn HunterThe Second Midwife
Gabrielle ReidyThe Third Midwife🎬 Similar Movies
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Baby of Mâcon about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Baby of Mâcon?
- The Baby of Mâcon was directed by Peter Greenaway.
- When was The Baby of Mâcon released?
- The Baby of Mâcon was released on September 17, 1993.
- How long is The Baby of Mâcon?
- The Baby of Mâcon has a runtime of 2h 2m.
- Where can I track The Baby of Mâcon?
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