CinemaOSMovie · 1993 · 2h 2m · NR
The Baby of Mâcon

Exploring thoroughly modern taboos

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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.

Directed byPeter Greenaway

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Status
Released
Runtime
2h 2m
Language
EN
Released
September 17, 1993
Revenue
$90,000
Studios
La Sept CinémaFilm4 ProductionsCine Electra

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THE BABY OF MACON

THE BABY OF MACON

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
Julia Ormond

Julia Ormond

The Daughter

Ralph Fiennes

Ralph Fiennes

The Bishop's Son

Philip Stone

Philip Stone

The Bishop

Jonathan Lacey

Cosimo Medici

Don Henderson

Don Henderson

The Father Confessor

Celia Gregory

Celia Gregory

The Mother Superior

Jeff Nuttall

Jeff Nuttall

The Major Domo

Jessica Hynes

Jessica Hynes

The First Midwife (as Jessica Stevenson)

Kathryn Hunter

Kathryn Hunter

The Second Midwife

Gabrielle Reidy

Gabrielle Reidy

The Third Midwife

Creative team
Directed by
Peter Greenaway
Peter Greenaway
Written by
Peter Greenaway
Peter Greenaway
Produced by
Kees Kasander
Kees Kasander

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