were all a bit um nervous so I was like hope my hands aren't shaking this leaves me exposed and vulnerable and frightened and all of those things when it's given to the world is the Nicole Kidman opens up about nerves and vulnerability an erotic Thriller baby girl Venice Nicole Kidman made a striking appearance at the Venice film festival for the premiere of her highly anticipated erotic Thriller baby girl the 57-year-old Australian actor stars as a powerful CEO who becomes entangled in a provocative affair with a young intern portrayed by 28-year-old Harris Dickinson directed by helina rain the film explores intense themes of female desire and power dynamics Kidman admitted to feeling quite anxious about the intimate scenes particularly given the film's exploration of taboo subjects this is something you do and hide in your home videos it is not a thing that normally is going to be seen by the world Kidman told reporters she described the experience as both exhilarating and challenging revealing that she felt very exposed as an actor as a woman as a human being the film which was shot in New York City also features Antonio Banderas as Kidman's on-screen husband during the press conference Kidman praised rain's approach to the film being in the hands of helina was compelling because I knew she wasn't going to exploit me Kidman explained she emphasized the care and sensitivity that went into the production highlighting the collaborative atmosphere on set baby girl made a strong impression at its Venice Film Festival debut with viewers applauding several climactic scenes as the credits rolled the audience stood to cheer for the cast and crew which also includes breakout star Sophie wild the film marks Reigns followup to her horror comedy bodies bodies bodies and is her second foray into directing following her English language debut in discussing the film subject matter Kidman expressed her hope that it would offer a liberating perspective on female experiences this is one woman's story told through a woman's gaze she said I hope it resonates in a way that feels both authentic and empowering for Kidman the role pushed her boundaries and offered a profound exploration of vulnerability and human connection at some point I was like I don't want to be touched I don't want to do this anymore but at the same time I was compelled to do it she reflected despite the challenges Kidman remains proud of her performance and the film's exploration of complex themes baby girl is set to be released by a24 and its provocative content promises to spark conversations about intimacy power and self-discovery