A24's steamy 'Babygirl' defends its controversial age gap, as director Halina Reijn champions the film's bold exploration of desire and power dynamics.
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Reijn says the 27-year age gap between leads Nicole Kidman (54) and Harris Dickinson (27) is 'a relevant power dynamic' that's 'not just about sex'
The director argues the film's 'unsettling' exploration of age, gender, and intimacy is vital, rejecting claims it's 'exploitative' and insisting 'we need to talk about these things'
A24's steamy 'Babygirl' defends its controversial age gap, as director Halina Reijn champions the film's bold exploration of desire and power dynamics.
beat sheet
Reijn says the 27-year age gap between leads Nicole Kidman (54) and Harris Dickinson (27) is 'a relevant power dynamic' that's 'not just about sex'
The director argues the film's 'unsettling' exploration of age, gender, and intimacy is vital, rejecting claims it's 'exploitative' and insisting 'we need to talk about these things'