Nicole Kidman captivated audiences at the Venice Film Festival with her latest film, Babygirl, directed by Halina Reijn. The movie, produced by A24, features Kidman as a powerful CEO who engages in a clandestine affair with her intern, played by Harris Dickinson.
At the film’s premiere, the audience at the Sala Grande Theatre responded with an enthusiastic 6.5-minute standing ovation as the credits rolled, reflecting the impact of the film’s provocative themes and strong performances. Kidman, visibly moved by the reaction, hugged director Reijn and basked in the applause.
Babygirl pushes boundaries with its exploration of sexual domination and power dynamics, heating up an already warm evening in Venice, where temperatures reached 90 degrees. Kidman’s character, Romy, challenges societal norms in a bold and daring narrative that resonated with the festival crowd.
This film marks Kidman’s return to Venice after her controversial appearance in Jonathan Glazer’s Birth in 2004, which was met with mixed reactions due to a contentious scene. Babygirl is set to continue its festival circuit with a North American premiere at the Toronto Film Festival before its theatrical release in December.
