Jennifer Kent’s Lesbian Murder Thriller ‘Alice + Freda Forever’ Nears Deal With Amazon Studios
The “Babadook” director will embrace her queer cult status for her next film, with “Love, Simon” producer Greg Berlanti attached.
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‘Nightingale’ and ‘Babadook’ Director Jennifer Kent Withdraws From Venice Jury
The Australian filmmaker won’t be attending the Venice Film Festival as a juror this year for personal reasons.
‘The Nightingale’ Star Says On-Set Psychologists Were Needed to Cope With Film’s Brutality
Already audiences across the globe have reportedly walked out of screenings of the film, which features several scenes of vicious sexual assault.
‘The Nightingale’ Director Jennifer Kent Wants to Direct a Marvel Movie About Aboriginal Superhero Manifold
The Australian filmmaker shared with IndieWire her vision for the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Jennifer Kent: ‘The Nightingale’ Explores the ‘Epidemic’ of Rape Around the World
The filmmaker also condemned the backlash to her “Babadook” followup: “My gender overtook my film.”
Venice Juror Jennifer Kent Disappointed Only Two Women Directors Competing at 2019 Festival
“I hoped there would be more. I really did,” said the filmmaker behind “The Nightingale” and “The Babadook.”
‘The Babadook’ Director Jennifer Kent Says Her Film’s Gay Icon Status Is ‘Charming’
The monster from Kent’s celebrated 2014 horror film became an unlikely gay icon.
Jennifer Kent: Moviegoers Have ‘Every Right’ to Walk Out of ‘Nightingale’ Over Rape Scenes
Several audience members at the film’s Australian premiere were outraged over the film’s graphic violence.
‘The Babadook’ Cements Status as Queer Classic With Limited Edition Gay Pride Release
The internet turned the Babadook into a gay icon, and now distributor IFC Films is making good out of the meme.
‘The Nightingale’ First Trailer: Jennifer Kent’s Brutal Revenge Tale Goes Into Heart of Darkness
Kent’s much-anticipated followup to her “The Babadook” is harrowing and horrific, but it’s also got a major performance to drive it.
‘The Nightingale’ Review: Jennifer Kent Follows ‘The Babadook’ With an Even More Disturbing Revenge Drama
Aisling Franciosi delivers a remarkable performance in this brutal period piece.
Film Critic at ‘Nightingale’ Venice Screening Yells Sexist Remark About Jennifer Kent, and the Director Has a Powerful Response
“The Babadook” director is notable for being the only female director in competition at the Venice Film Festival this year.
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