The Baby of Mâcon 1993
“Exploring thoroughly modern taboos”
What is The Baby of Mâcon?
The Baby of Mâcon is a film first released in 1993. Catalogued under Drama, History.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1993
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 122 minutes
- Release date
- Sep 17, 1993
- Studios
- Cine Electra, Allarts, La Sept Cinéma
- Genres
- Drama, History
- Updated
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Overview
The Baby of Mâcon is a film first released in 1993. Catalogued under Drama, History. Status: Released. A full overview for this page is being written and will appear here once verified against sources.
Should you watch it?
“A 17th-century church play spirals out of control when exploitation leads to terrible revenge by the Church.”
- explores a unique 17th-century setting
- features a dramatic church play within the story
- involves dark and taboo subject matter
- deals with severe consequences and revenge
Watch it if you are interested in historical drama involving a church play and the Church's severe revenge.
The film explores thoroughly modern taboos and dark themes within a 17th-century setting.
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When is the film set?
The film is set in 17th-century Tuscany.
What event triggers the main story?
A church play is performed for a young aristocrat named Cosimo.
What happens in the play?
A grotesque old woman gives birth to a beautiful baby boy.
How does the sister exploit the situation?
She sells blessings from the baby and claims she is the true mother by virgin birth.
What leads to the Church's revenge?
The sister attempts to seduce the bishop's son.