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The Baby of Mâcon

Name: The Baby of Mâcon
Director: Peter Greenaway
Genre: Drama, History
Released: 1993-09-17
Cast: Julia Ormond, Ralph Fiennes, Philip Stone, Jonathan Lacey, Don Henderson

DramaHistory

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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Cast

Julia OrmondRalph FiennesPhilip StoneJonathan LaceyDon HendersonCelia GregoryJeff NuttallJessica HynesKathryn HunterGabrielle ReidyFrank EgertonPhelim McDermott

Director

Peter Greenaway

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