Film · Drama, History
The Baby of Mâcon (1993)
Exploring thoroughly modern taboos
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.
- Director
- Peter Greenaway
- Writers
- Peter Greenaway
- Country
- United States, United Kingdom
- Language
- English
- Release date
- September 17, 1993
The Baby of Mâcon was released on September 17, 1993. Where to watch in United States: Philo, Fandor, Fandor Amazon Channel, and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel (subscription).
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The Baby of Mâcon cast
Julia OrmondThe Daughter
Ralph FiennesThe Bishop's Son
Philip StoneThe Bishop- Jonathan LaceyCosimo Medici
Don HendersonThe Father Confessor
Celia GregoryThe Mother Superior
Jeff NuttallThe Major Domo
Jessica HynesThe First Midwife (as Jessica Stevenson)
Kathryn HunterThe Second Midwife
Gabrielle ReidyThe Third Midwife- Frank EgertonThe Prompter
Phelim McDermottThe First Tutor
Tony VogelThe Father- Tatiana StraussThe First Nun
- Louisa Milwood-HaighThe Second Nun
- Anna NielandThe Wetnurse
- Graham ValentineFamine
- Diana van KolckThe Mother
- Leslie CussThe Second Tutor
- Rien KroonThe Chaplain
