Nicole Kidman's Erotic Thriller "Babygirl" Ignites Buzz at Venice Film Festival
After years of avoiding sexually explicit roles, Nicole Kidman returns to the genre in the provocative drama *Babygirl*, which made waves at this year’s Venice Film Festival. Directed by Dutch filmmaker Halina Reijn, *Babygirl* stars Kidman as a powerful CEO entangled in a forbidden affair with her young intern, played by Harris Dickinson, while Antonio Banderas portrays her unsuspecting husband.
Marking a significant shift from her more conservative roles in recent years, Kidman’s performance in *Babygirl* is part of a broader resurgence of erotica in cinema. The film is one of several sexually charged titles featured at the festival, signaling a departure from the more restrained content that has dominated the past decade.
During a lively press conference, Kidman spoke candidly about the film’s exploration of themes like desire, power, and secrecy. She praised Reijn’s direction, highlighting the supportive environment on set that allowed her to fully immerse herself in the role. Despite feeling vulnerable and exposed, Kidman expressed pride in taking on a project led by a woman and focused on the female perspective.
After years of avoiding sexually explicit roles, Nicole Kidman returns to the genre in the provocative drama *Babygirl*, which made waves at this year’s Venice Film Festival. Directed by Dutch filmmaker Halina Reijn, *Babygirl* stars Kidman as a powerful CEO entangled in a forbidden affair with her young intern, played by Harris Dickinson, while Antonio Banderas portrays her unsuspecting husband.
Marking a significant shift from her more conservative roles in recent years, Kidman’s performance in *Babygirl* is part of a broader resurgence of erotica in cinema. The film is one of several sexually charged titles featured at the festival, signaling a departure from the more restrained content that has dominated the past decade.
During a lively press conference, Kidman spoke candidly about the film’s exploration of themes like desire, power, and secrecy. She praised Reijn’s direction, highlighting the supportive environment on set that allowed her to fully immerse herself in the role. Despite feeling vulnerable and exposed, Kidman expressed pride in taking on a project led by a woman and focused on the female perspective.
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00:04Nicole Kidman's erotic thriller Baby Girl ignites buzz at Venice Film Festival
00:09After years of avoiding sexually explicit roles, Nicole Kidman returns to the genre
00:15in the provocative drama Baby Girl, which made waves at this year's Venice Film Festival.
00:21Directed by Dutch filmmaker Helene Rijn, Baby Girl stars Kidman as a powerful CEO entangled
00:27in a forbidden affair with her young intern, played by Harris Dickinson, while Antonio
00:32Banderas portrays her unsuspecting husband.
00:36Marking a significant shift from her more conservative roles in recent years, Kidman's
00:40performance in Baby Girl is part of a broader resurgence of erotica in cinema.
00:46The film is one of several sexually charged titles featured at the festival, signaling
00:51a departure from the more restrained content that has dominated the past decade.
00:56During a lively press conference, Kidman spoke candidly about the film's exploration of
01:01themes like desire, power, and secrecy.
01:05She praised Rijn's direction, highlighting the supportive environment on set that allowed
01:09her to fully immerse herself in the role.
01:13Despite feeling vulnerable and exposed, Kidman expressed pride in taking on a project led
01:18by a woman and focused on the female perspective.
01:22Harris also commended Rijn's courage in bringing to the screen what many often shy away from
01:26discussing openly.
01:28He reflected on the primal nature of human instincts and how Baby Girl confronts these
01:32raw emotions with remarkable freedom.
01:35The festival lineup, curated by director Alberto Barbera, features a notable increase in erotic
01:42films, a trend he sees as a return to the deep, artistic exploration of sexuality that
01:47had been largely absent in recent years.
01:51With Baby Girl, other titles pushing boundaries include Luca Guadagnino's queer and Alfonso
01:57Cuarón's psychological thriller series Disclaimer.
02:01This renewed interest in erotic cinema is not only about titillation but also about
02:05inclusivity and representation.
02:08Films like Baby Girl challenge traditional narratives, centering female pleasure and
02:13exploring diverse sexual expressions.
02:16With the introduction of intimacy coordinators post hashtag MeToo, actors now have the confidence
02:22to take on such roles, knowing their boundaries will be respected.
02:27As Kidman and her co-stars navigate the complex emotions of their characters, Baby Girl stands
02:32as a testament to the evolving landscape of erotic cinema—one that celebrates the multifaceted
02:37nature of human desire while ensuring a safe and authentic environment for its performers.
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