Baz Luhrmann releases unseen footage of stars

The actress made her big screen singing debut in the 2001 film Moulin Rouge!, which was directed by fellow Australian Baz.

To celebrate the forthcoming Blu-ray edition of the vibrant musical film and another of Baz’s great box office hits – Romeo + Juliet starring Leonardo DiCaprio - the 48-year-old filmmaker is treating fans to film clips that have never been shown in public before.

“Fans of the films will obviously be lured by the fact that Luhrmann has dipped into the vaults of his company Bazmark to pull out some never-before-seen footage for the accompanying extras,” British newspaper The Independent reports. “Highlights include Nicole Kidman's first vocal test on Moulin Rouge! and the first on-camera kiss between Romeo + Juliet stars Leonardo DiCaprio and Claire Danes.”

Baz, who also directed Australia and Strictly Ballroom, believes the footage offers clear insights into the actors and shines a light on what their personalities are really like.

Particularly in the case of Hollywood hunk Leonardo, who played Romeo to Claire Danes’ Juliet in the 1996 film.

"It's quite wonderful to see Leonardo so caring for Claire, and how really beautiful it is. It's just a very beautiful moment," Baz said of the unique footage of their first lip lock caught on camera.