The Baby of Mâcon vs The Message
The Message has the higher audience score (8.5/10 against 6.9/10 for The Baby of Mâcon). The Baby of Mâcon is the shorter watch at 2h 2m compared with 3h 26m. The Message is the older of the two (1976 against 1993). Both are drama, history movies, so they suit a similar mood.
The Baby of Mâcon
The Message| The Baby of Mâcon | The Message | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 6.9/10 | ★ 8.5/10 |
| Year | 1993 | 1976 |
| Length | 2h 2m | 3h 26m |
| Genres | Drama, History | Action, Adventure, Drama, History |
| Country | – | Algeria |
| Director | Peter Greenaway | Moustapha Akkad |
| Main cast | Julia Ormond, Jessica Hynes, Ralph Fiennes, Jeff Nuttall, Kathryn Hunter | Damien Thomas, Martin Benson, Abdallah Ghaith, Ali Ahmed Salem, Mohamed El Arabi |
Synopsis
The Baby of Mâcon
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.
The Message
In sixth-century Mecca, Prophet Muhammad receives his first revelation from God as a messenger. Three years later, he's not alone in his quest and publicly declares his prophecy. Muhammad is fought by Abu Sufian and his wife Hind, rulers of Mecca. Muhammad's followers are hunted and tortured but he continues his calling.
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