Nicole Kidman Earns Praise for Role in Erotic Drama 'Babygirl' Directed by Halina Reijn
Kidman credits the female-led direction for creating a unique and safe environment to explore her character's complex sexuality and desires.
- Nicole Kidman stars as a powerful CEO grappling with personal desires in the erotic thriller 'Babygirl,' directed by Halina Reijn.
- The film explores themes of age-gap relationships and challenges societal norms, with Kidman portraying a layered and unlikable character navigating personal and professional conflict.
- Kidman emphasized that working with a female director was crucial to her performance, citing a shared understanding of the character's physicality and emotional depth.
- Reijn created 'Babygirl' as a response to 1990s erotic films, aiming for authenticity in its portrayal of sexuality while addressing societal struggles with intimacy and repression.
- The film has garnered critical acclaim, earning Kidman a Golden Globe nomination and a Best Actress award at the Venice International Film Festival.
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