The film explores the widespread corruption in society, set in motion by a miraculous event: the birth of a child to a woman believed to be a virgin, sparking a wave of hysteria and speculation about divine intervention.

The Baby of Mâcon
In the town of Mâcon, where childlessness has become a widespread issue, the residents find joy and solace in a grand masquerade ball that commemorates the miraculous birth of a child to a virgin mother, and they become deeply enthralled by the festivities.