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Nicole Kidman Pushes Boundaries in Halina Reijn's Erotic Thriller 'Babygirl'

The film explores themes of female desire, power dynamics, and vulnerability, marking a bold departure for Kidman and a reinvention of the genre.

  • Nicole Kidman stars as Romy, a successful CEO navigating unfulfilled desires and a complex affair with a younger intern, played by Harris Dickinson.
  • Directed by Halina Reijn, 'Babygirl' reimagines the erotic thriller genre from a female perspective, emphasizing emotional depth and power shifts.
  • The film features provocative and unconventional scenes, including one where Kidman's character expresses vulnerability through symbolic acts like drinking milk from a saucer.
  • Kidman describes the project as one of the most daring of her career, praising Reijn's collaborative and physical approach to directing.
  • 'Babygirl' has already garnered critical acclaim, with Kidman winning Best Actress at the Venice Film Festival for her performance.
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