“The Nightingale” was just days away from shooting when it was shut down. But as Laurent tells IndieWire, she didn’t slow down, opting to shoot “The Mad Women’s Ball” instead.
The Australian filmmaker won’t be attending the Venice Film Festival as a juror this year for personal reasons.
Already audiences across the globe have reportedly walked out of screenings of the film, which features several scenes of vicious sexual assault.
The Australian filmmaker shared with IndieWire her vision for the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
The filmmaker also condemned the backlash to her “Babadook” followup: “My gender overtook my film.”
“I hoped there would be more. I really did,” said the filmmaker behind “The Nightingale” and “The Babadook.”
Several audience members at the film’s Australian premiere were outraged over the film’s graphic violence.
Kent’s much-anticipated followup to her “The Babadook” is harrowing and horrific, but it’s also got a major performance to drive it.
Aisling Franciosi delivers a remarkable performance in this brutal period piece.
“The Babadook” director is notable for being the only female director in competition at the Venice Film Festival this year.
Aisling Franciosi and Sam Claflin star in the upcoming period piece.
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