The short answer is yes.
The longer answer is that its complicated.
The early word on Kidman from critics here on the Lido is very positive.
Nicole Kidman and Harris Dickinson in ‘Babygirl.‘Niko Tavernise
One struggles to think of another actor of her status who would do such a thing these days.
Kidman won Best Actress in 2002 forThe Hoursand was most recently nominated in 2022 forBeing The Ricardos.
Dickinson has also been widely praised.
One festival programmer told me: I loved the film.
Its too risky a role to win the Oscar but shes definitely in the race’.
One BAFTA-voter said of Kidmans Oscar chances: I wouldnt rule it out.
I imagine shell campaign for it.
Its also a very obvious Independent Spirit contender.
Meanwhile, a critic at a national newspaper told me: She could get an Oscar nom.
But willBabygirls nudity and intimacy prove too much?
Many countries, including America, struggle more with on-screen sex than violence.
Wildcards include Lady Gaga, Fernanda Torres and Pamela Anderson.
A24 is handling the domestic release ofBabygirland has set a December 25 launch.
