The Baby of Mâcon (1993)
The Baby of Mâcon (1993) is a French drama film directed by Peter Greenaway. It tells the story of a small town in France that is rocked by a scandal when a young woman gives birth to a baby in a church. The film is known for its explicit sexual content, which includes several scenes of nudity and sexual activity.
The film begins with a scene of a young woman, Agnès, giving birth to a baby in a church. This scene is followed by a series of flashbacks that reveal the events leading up to the birth. It is revealed that Agnès had a brief affair with a married man, and that the baby is his. The scandal that ensues causes a great deal of tension in the small town, and the townspeople are divided in their opinions of Agnès and her baby.
The film also contains several scenes of sexual activity between Agnès and her lover. These scenes are quite explicit and feature nudity and simulated sex. The film also contains a scene of a group of men watching a pornographic film, which is used to illustrate the townspeople's attitudes towards sex.
Overall, The Baby of Mâcon is a powerful film that explores the themes of sexuality and morality. Its explicit sexual content is sure to shock and provoke viewers, but it is also an important part of the film's narrative. The film is a must-see for fans of French cinema, and its sexual content is sure to leave a lasting impression.
The film is filled with full-frontal nudity from beginning to end, mostly male.
We see a pregnant woman's naked breasts.
There's a sequence in which a man and a woman get completely naked in a barn in an attempt to have sexual intercourse. We see the man's penis, testicles, and buttocks for an extended period as he writhes about on the ground being punished by nature for attempting to have sex with the child's virgin mother.. We see the woman's breasts, groin, and buttocks. We see a view from low behind a naked man. His relaxed scrotum can be clearly seen, for an extended time, hanging between his legs.
We see several naked men at a distance as they plan on raping a woman, who we see completely naked shortly afterward. At the end of the film, we see a frontal view of a man close enough to see detail of his genitals.
There is much crude and vulgar talk about sex, masturbation, and prostitution.
There are several references made toward virginity. The plot of the film concerns a woman who pretends to have had a virgin birth.
A boy about 4 years old, portrayed as divine, appears naked throughout most of the film and in nearly all of his scenes. We see his genitals frequently but his penis and scrotum are hardly noticeable.