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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.

"Exploring thoroughly modern taboos"

Credits

Julia OrmondThe Daughter

Ralph FiennesThe Bishop's Son

Philip StoneThe Bishop

Jonathan LaceyCosimo Medici

Don HendersonThe Father Confessor