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The Babadook
2014
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Jennifer Kent (born 5 March 1969) is an Australian director, screenwriter, and former actress. She is best known for writing and directing the psychological horror film The Babadook (2014). Her second film, The Nightingale (2018), premiered at the 75th Venice International Film Festival and was nominated for the Golden Lion .
Jennifer Kent is known for her films The Nightingale, The Babadook and Monster. She was born in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia and worked as an apprentice to Lars von Trier on Dogville.
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Jennifer Kent is an Australian filmmaker who wrote and directed \"The Babadook\" and \"The Nightingale\". She also acted in TV shows and films, and visited Lars von Trier's set of \"Dogville\".
Jennifer Kent is known for her supernatural horror film \"The Babadook\" (2014) and her period revenge thriller \"The Nightingale\" (2018). She graduated from the National Institute of Dramatic Art in 1991 and has also worked as an actress and producer.
Feb 6, 2021 · Learn about the Australian director's two films, 'The Babadook' and 'The Nightingale', which tackle mental illness and colonialism with grit and tenderness. See how Kent's style, themes, and portrayal of violence make her a standout filmmaker.
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Oct 7, 2021 · Learn about the Australian filmmaker behind The Babadook and The Nightingale, who has been praised by William Friedkin and Julia Ducournau. Discover her influences, vision and challenges in the horror genre and beyond.
Jan 26, 2019 · The Babadook director talks about her period drama-thriller set in 1825 Australia, which explores violence, love and hope. She also reveals her upcoming projects, Alice + Freda Forever and Tiptree, a sci-fi series.
