Venice Film Festival Spotlight: 'Babygirl' - An Erotic Thriller of Desire and Power

'Babygirl' is an erotic thriller directed by Halina Reijn, starring Nicole Kidman as a CEO entangled in an affair with a young intern, putting her career and personal life at risk. Featuring themes of desire, power, and consent, the film aims to spark ongoing conversations.

'Babygirl', a provocative erotic thriller, made waves at the Venice Film Festival with Nicole Kidman portraying a female CEO who embarks on a risky affair with a younger intern. Directed by Halina Reijn, the film delves deep into themes of desire, secrets, marriage, power, and consent.

Antonio Banderas co-stars as Kidman's husband, while Harris Dickinson plays the intern. The portrayal of female desire and existential crisis sets the tone for this gripping narrative, which seeks to avoid the conventional punishment of its female protagonist.

Director Reijn, inspired by 1980s and 90s erotic thrillers, aims for a nuanced exploration of human behavior, assisted by an intimacy coordinator to ensure authentic portrayal of steamy scenes. 'Babygirl' competes for top honors at the festival, promising to incite profound conversations post its December release by A24.

(With inputs from agencies.)