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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.

19932h 2mNRDrama, History

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About The Baby of Mâcon

Directors
Peter Greenaway
Cast
Julia Ormond, Ralph Fiennes, Philip Stone, Jonathan Lacey, Don Henderson, Celia Gregory
Genres
Drama, History
Content rating
NR
Original language
English
Production countries
France, Germany, Netherlands, United Kingdom
Status
Released

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