The Baby of Mâcon
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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 by virgin birth. However, when she attempts to seduce the bishop's son, the Church exacts a terrible revenge.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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THE BABY OF MACON
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-07-09
Top Cast
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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
The Major Domo
Jessica Hynes
The First Midwife (as Jessica Stevenson)
Kathryn Hunter
The Second Midwife
Gabrielle Reidy
The Third Midwife
Frank Egerton
The Prompter
Phelim McDermott
The First Tutor
Tony Vogel
The Father
Tatiana Strauss
The First Nun
Louisa Milwood-Haigh
The Second Nun
Anna Nieland
The Wetnurse
Graham Valentine
Famine
Diana van Kolck
The Mother
Release History & Theatrical Window
Rio de Janeiro International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 3, 1994
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$90K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Greenaway
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter Greenaway
- Original Title
- The Baby of Mâcon
- Country of Origin
- France, Germany, Netherlands, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 2m
- Worldwide Gross
- $90K
- Production Studios
- Cine Electra, Allarts, La Sept Cinéma, UGC Films, Film4 Productions, Award Films International
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Greenaway
Peter Greenaway
Sacha Vierny
Chris Wyatt
Denis Wigman, Kees Kasander
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Greenaway
Writer
Sacha Vierny
Director of Photography
Chris Wyatt
Editor
Peter Greenaway
Director
Ben van Os
Production Design
Ellen Lens
Costume Design
Kees Kasander
Producer
Dien van Straalen
Costume Design
Jan Roelfs
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Baby of Mâcon
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What is The Baby of Mâcon about?
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.
Who directed The Baby of Mâcon?
The Baby of Mâcon was directed by Peter Greenaway.
Who stars in The Baby of Mâcon?
The principal cast of The Baby of Mâcon includes Julia Ormond, Ralph Fiennes, Philip Stone, Jonathan Lacey, Don Henderson.
When was The Baby of Mâcon released and how long is it?
The Baby of Mâcon was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 2h 2m.
How much did The Baby of Mâcon make at the box office?
The Baby of Mâcon grossed $90K in worldwide ticket sales.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Baby of Mâcon?
The Baby of Mâcon holds official age classifications: AU: R18+ (Restricted — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); CA: 18A; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).