The Baby of Mâcon (1993)
The Baby of Mâcon is a 1993 drama movie directed by Peter Greenaway, with a running time of 2h 2m. It stars Julia Ormond, Ralph Fiennes and Philip Stone.
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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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.
When was The Baby of Mâcon released?
The Baby of Mâcon was released on 17 September 1993.
How long is The Baby of Mâcon?
The Baby of Mâcon runs 2h 2m.
Who made The Baby of Mâcon?
The Baby of Mâcon was directed by Peter Greenaway.
Where can I watch The Baby of Mâcon?
The Baby of Mâcon is available on Cineverse Amazon Channel, Fandor, Fandor Amazon Channel, Philo, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and Cineverse.
Where to watch The Baby of Mâcon
Stream: Cineverse Amazon Channel, Fandor, Fandor Amazon Channel, Philo, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel
Cast
- Julia Ormond as The Daughter
- Ralph Fiennes as The Bishop's Son
- Philip Stone as The Bishop
- Jonathan Lacey as Cosimo Medici
- Don Henderson as The Father Confessor
- Celia Gregory as The Mother Superior
- Jeff Nuttall as The Major Domo
- Jessica Hynes as The First Midwife
- Kathryn Hunter as The Second Midwife
- Gabrielle Reidy as The Third Midwife
- Frank Egerton as The Prompter
- Phelim McDermott as The First Tutor