The Baby of Mâcon (The Baby of Mâcon)

Exploring thoroughly modern taboos

Release Date:	1993-09-17
Runtime:	122 min
Status:	Released
Genres:	Drama, History
Production:	Cine Electra, Allarts, La Sept Cinéma, UGC Films, Film4 Productions, Award Films International

Overview

Set halfway through the 17th century, a church play is performed for the benefit of the 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.