Archive · 31 May 2025
Scarlett Johansson's Directorial Debut: 'Eleanor the Great' Premieres
Scarlett Johansson, known for her acting, has directed her first movie called 'Eleanor the Great'.
It's about a 94-year-old woman in New York City who forms a friendship with a young person.
The film deals with tough subjects like loss and understanding, as well as how important it is to forgive others and show empathy.
The movie premiered at the Cannes Film Festival, where Johansson and the cast celebrated its warm reception.
Johansson says directing has changed how she views filmmaking, but she will continue acting.
Scarlett Johansson directed her debut film, 'Eleanor the Great'.
The film premiered at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival.
June Squibb stars in the film.
The film explores themes of loss, identity, forgiveness, and empathy.
Johansson says she gained a new perspective on filmmaking from directing.
- Who
- Scarlett Johansson directed 'Eleanor the Great', starring June Squibb and Erin Kellyman.
- What
- Scarlett Johansson's directorial debut, 'Eleanor the Great', is a character-driven movie about a 94-year-old woman in New York City and explores themes of loss and forgiveness.
- When
- The film premiered at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival.
- Where
- The film's story is set in New York City, and premiered at Cannes.
- Why
- The film explores themes of loss, identity, the human need for understanding, forgiveness, and empathy.
- Director
- Scarlett Johansson
- Film Title
- Eleanor the Great
- Main Star
- June Squibb
- Premiere
- Cannes Film Festival 2025
- Theme
- Loss, Identity, Forgiveness, Empathy