The Baby of Mâcon
“Exploring thoroughly modern taboos”
6.9
Rating
(109 votes)
2h 2m
Runtime
1993
Released
6
Popularity
Overview
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.
Status
Released
Original Title
The Baby of Mâcon
Release Date
1993-09-17
Languages
English
Directors
Writers
Peter GreenawayWriter
