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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 (as Jessica Stevenson)
Kathryn Hunter
as The Second Midwife
Gabrielle Reidy
as The Third Midwife
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1993
Runtime2h 02m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, History
Votes116
DirectorPeter Greenaway
WritersPeter Greenaway
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.8 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Baby of Mâcon
About The Baby of Mâcon
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 by Peter Greenaway, The Baby of Mâcon leans on a strong ensemble — Julia Ormond, Ralph Fiennes, Philip Stone — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1993.
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