Venice, Italy, September 1 (ANI): After an absence of nearly twenty years, renowned Hollywood actress Nicole Kidman made a triumphant return to the Venice Film Festival. Her latest cinematic venture, ‘Babygirl,’ premiered at the festival and was met with overwhelming acclaim, as evidenced by a standing ovation lasting over seven minutes from the enthusiastic Sala Grande audience, according to Deadline.

The star-studded premiere saw Kidman accompanied by her talented co-stars, including Harris Dickinson, Antonio Banderas, and Sophie Wilde. The film’s visionary director, Halina Reijn, also graced the event, adding to the glitz and glamour.

‘Babygirl’ is a provocative drama centered on Kidman’s character, a powerful CEO who risks her career and family life by embarking on an intense affair with her much younger intern. The film delves deep into themes of power dynamics, personal desire, and the complexity of modern relationships. Produced by A24, ‘Babygirl’ is set to make its next stop at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) before its much-anticipated U.S. release on Christmas Day.

In a candid conversation with the Venice press corps, Kidman described the process of making ‘Babygirl’ with Reijn as an incredibly liberating experience. She explained that while the film is “obviously about sex,” it also explores deeper themes such as inner desires, secrets, marriage, truth, power, and consent. Kidman emphasized that the film is a deeply personal story told through a woman’s perspective, which she found uniquely freeing and profound.

For the premiere, Kidman dazzled in a Schiaparelli Couture fall 2024 creation. Her outfit featured a lace-up corset bodice with a structured waist, adorned with sequin fringe and intricate beading, perfectly capturing the elegance and sophistication of the evening.

Kidman’s return to Venice not only marks a significant milestone in her illustrious career but also highlights the powerful storytelling and artistic vision that ‘Babygirl’ brings to contemporary cinema. As audiences eagerly await its broader release, the film promises to spark conversations about the multifaceted nature of human relationships and personal freedoms. (ANI)