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The Baby of Mâcon
Exploring thoroughly modern taboos
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.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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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.
More about The Baby of Mâcon
Cast
Julia OrmondThe Daughter
Ralph FiennesThe Bishop's Son
Philip StoneThe Bishop
Don HendersonThe Father Confessor
Celia GregoryThe Mother Superior
Jeff NuttallThe Major Domo
Jessica HynesThe First Midwife (as Jessica Stevenson)Credits
- Directed by
- Peter Greenaway
- Written by
- Peter Greenaway
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Box office
- $90K
Production
- Cine Electra
- AllartsNetherlands
La Sept CinémaFrance- UGC FilmsFrance
Film4 ProductionsUnited Kingdom- Award Films International
