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The Baby of Mâcon
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The Baby of Mâcon

1993 · 122 min Drama History
6.9 / 10 · TMDB

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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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film doesn't rush. It trusts the viewer — gives time to inhabit the characters, understand what's really happening. Direction here serves the actors rather than overwhelming them.

This film doesn't entertain — it speaks. If you're ready for that, it'll leave a mark. If not — it'll seem slow.

A good choice for those who value subtle direction and honest performance.

Director: Peter Greenaway

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Unhurried, on a weekday evening. Put down the phone, let the film work.

🎭 Cast

Julia Ormond

Julia Ormond

The Daughter

Ralph Fiennes

Ralph Fiennes

The Bishop's Son

Philip Stone

Philip Stone

The Bishop

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Jonathan Lacey

Cosimo Medici

Don Henderson

Don Henderson

The Father Confessor

Celia Gregory

Celia Gregory

The Mother Superior

Jeff Nuttall

Jeff Nuttall

The Major Domo

Jessica Hynes

Jessica Hynes

The First Midwife (as Jessica Stevenson)

Kathryn Hunter

Kathryn Hunter

The Second Midwife

Gabrielle Reidy

Gabrielle Reidy

The Third Midwife

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