The Baby of Mâcon

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19932h 2m6.8(117 votes)

DramaHistory

Synopsis

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…

The Baby of Mâcon (1993) is a drama and history film directed by Peter Greenaway. It stars Julia Ormond, Ralph Fiennes, and Philip Stone. The film runs for 2 hours 2 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.8 out of 10 from 117 votes.

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Director

Peter Greenaway

Cast

Julia Ormond

The Daughter

Ralph Fiennes

The Bishop's Son

Philip Stone

The Bishop

Jonathan Lacey

Cosimo Medici

Don Henderson

The Father Confessor

Celia Gregory

The Mother Superior

Jeff Nuttall

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Who stars in The Baby of Mâcon?

The Baby of Mâcon stars Julia Ormond, Ralph Fiennes, Philip Stone, and Jonathan Lacey, and was directed by Peter Greenaway.

How long is The Baby of Mâcon?

The Baby of Mâcon has a runtime of 2 hours 2 minutes.

When did The Baby of Mâcon come out?

The Baby of Mâcon was released in 1993.

What genre is The Baby of Mâcon?

The Baby of Mâcon is a drama and history film.

Is The Baby of Mâcon worth watching?

The Baby of Mâcon holds an average audience score of 6.8 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.