I've always found Peter Greenaway films rather hit or miss, and this rather theatrical effort...
The Baby of Mâcon
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.
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The Baby of Mâcon
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Sep 17, 1993
Runtime
2h 2m
Genres
Drama, History
User Score
70%
Original Title
The Baby of Mâcon
Production Companies
Cine Electra, Allarts, La Sept Cinéma, UGC Films, Film4 Productions
Director
Peter Greenaway
Description
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.