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Nicole Kidman Calls Making ‘Babygirl’ a “Freeing” Experience – Venice Festival
Nicole Kidman adds a touch of Hollywood glamour to Venice as she headlines writer-director Halina Reijn’s erotic thriller Babygirl. The film, presented by A24, is set to have its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival. Ahead of the premiere, Reijn, Kidman, and co-stars Harris Dickinson, Antonio Banderas, and Sophie Wilde addressed the press, delving into the film’s multilayered narrative and themes.
The plot of Babygirl revolves around Kidman’s character, a high-powered CEO, who risks her life’s work through a passionate affair with her much-younger intern, played by Dickinson.
Kidman shared her insights, explaining that the film transcends mere eroticism. “The movie is about sex, desire, inner thoughts, secrets, marriage, truth, power, and consent. This is one woman’s story, and I hope a very liberating one. Told from a woman’s perspective, it was refreshing and liberating to dive into such deep themes.”
Reijn echoed this sentiment, revealing her excitement about depicting feminine desire. She described the film as an exploration of an existential crisis, posing the question, “Can I love myself in all my different layers?” She hopes the film serves as “a tribute to self-love and liberation.”
Reijn also touched upon the topic of women’s relationships with their bodies, jokingly noting the ongoing “orgasm gap” and suggesting men take note.
Kidman expressed her artistic approach to the role, emphasizing the importance of fully immersing herself in the character without censoring the director’s vision.
Kidman added that she is drawn to examining the complexities of human nature, particularly women’s experiences. “This film leaves me exposed, vulnerable, and frightened when given to the world, but making it was a delicate, intimate, and profound experience.”
Dickinson credited the film’s intimacy coordinator for breaking down barriers and making the intimate scenes feel like choreography, acknowledging the vulnerability involved in such scenes.
Banderas noted that Babygirl represents a move away from political correctness. “When I read the script, I saw someone thinking outside the box. It takes a courageous mind to put our unspoken thoughts on screen,” he said.
Babygirl will also be shown at the Toronto Film Festival, with a domestic release date set for December 25 by A24.
Source: Particle News
