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1992

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A movie about the corruption in all levels of society. A baby is born from a supposed-to-be virgin woman, so a chain of hysteria about divine intervention in the birth takes place. Read more

Starring	Ralph Fiennes, Julia Ormond, Philip Stone, Jessica Stevenson
Director	Peter Greenaway
Genres	Drama

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The Baby of Macon

A movie about the corruption in all levels of society. A baby is born from a supposed-to-be virgin woman, so a chain of hysteria about divine intervention in the birth takes place.

Starring	Ralph Fiennes, Julia Ormond, Philip Stone, Jessica Stevenson, Jonathan Lacey
Director	Peter Greenaway
Run time	DVD: 2 hrs 2 mins
Certificate
Genres	Drama
Language	DVD: English
Released	Production year: 1992 To Rent: DVD: not available

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- A puzzling and audacious work, visually sumptuous and frequently confusing in its mix of artifice and actuality, but original and intriguing as it explores the themes of art and its influence, the translation of experience into consumerism, alienation and
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- - Halliwell's Film Guide
  - 02 Mar 2006 at 15:43
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- - 3
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  Incomparable
  
  I have to disagree with the first reviewer. Although the subject matter is extremely disturbing, I fail to see how being 'of itself' can be a criticism... read more »
  
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  - 10 Jan 2007 at 18:48
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  Not for the faint-hearted
  
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  Much of this film is beautiful as it details the ritualistic workings of a corrupt society. The colour and detail, marvellous staging and acting are all top ... read more »
  
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  - 26 Aug 2009 at 09:16
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  Sumptuous, bonkers, satisfying
  
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  What an excellent experience watching that was! Really muddled and confused (in terms of the theatrical element of it) but gorgeous to behold and extremely ... read more »
  
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- - a customer
  - Bristol
  - 08 Jan 2009 at 13:11
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  Incomparable
  
  I have to disagree with the first reviewer. Although the subject matter is extremely disturbing, I fail to see how being 'of itself' can be a criticism... read more »
  
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