


“Exploring thoroughly modern taboos”
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.
Director
Peter Greenaway
Writers
Peter Greenaway
Release Date
September 17, 1993
Runtime
2h 2m
Status
Released
Original Language
en
Vote Count
109
Cine Electra
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