The Baby of Mâcon
1993·Movie
·2h 2min·
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Exploring thoroughly modern taboos
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.
Satirical DramaHistorical AllegoryGrotesque ImagerySocial CommentaryReligious HypocrisyPolitical IntrigueDark HumorControversialComplex Narrative
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Directed by:
Peter Greenaway
Written by:
Peter Greenaway
Produced by:
Christoph Hahnheiser, Yves Marmion, Abi Cohen
Composed by:
Nigel Heath, Jack Stew, Ed Colyer
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