Archive · 20 May 2025
Scarlett Johansson's 'Eleanor the Great' Debuts at Cannes
Imagine a movie directed by a famous actress named Scarlett Johansson!
This movie is called 'Eleanor the Great,' and it's about a 94-year-old lady.
It was shown at a big movie festival in France.
The movie got a lot of praise!
It even got a standing ovation, which means everyone clapped for a long time.
The director, Scarlett, says the movie is about friendship, feeling sad, and learning to forgive.
The main actress, June Squibb, got a special hug from Scarlett.
The director also mentioned she's excited for people to meet another actress named Erin Kellyman.
Scarlett Johansson's directorial debut, 'Eleanor the Great,' premiered at Cannes.
The film received positive reviews at the 78th edition of the Cannes Film Festival.
The film stars June Squibb, Chiwetel Ejiofor, and Erin Kellyman.
The film earned a five-minute standing ovation.
Johansson described the film as being about friendship, grief, and forgiveness.
- Who
- Scarlett Johansson, June Squibb, Chiwetel Ejiofor, and Erin Kellyman were involved.
- What
- Scarlett Johansson's directorial debut 'Eleanor the Great' received positive reviews.
- When
- May 20 at the 78th Cannes Film Festival.
- Where
- Cannes, France
- Why
- Johansson described the film as being about friendship, grief, and forgiveness.
- Director
- Scarlett Johansson
- Film Title
- 'Eleanor the Great'
- Cast
- June Squibb, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Erin Kellyman
- Reception
- Five-minute standing ovation
- Event
- Cannes Film Festival
- Themes
- Friendship, grief, and forgiveness