Scarlett Johansson’s first directorial feature film titled “Eleanor the Great” made its debut at the special section “Un Certain Regard” of the renowned Cannes Film Festival on May 20th. The unique style or unconventional storyline of the movie drew attention, and the screening received thunderous applause and a five-minute standing ovation from the audience for Johansson and her exceptional cast, featuring June Squibb, Chiwetel Ejiofor, and Erin Kellyman.
As a movie enthusiast, I consider it an unparalleled delight to unveil “Eleanor the Great” at Cannes. Not only am I premiering this film, but I’m also part of the illustrious cast for Wes Anderson’s “The Phoenician Scheme.” According to Variety, I shared insights about the narrative, a heartwarming tale penned by debut feature writer Tory Kamen. The story revolves around Eleanor Morgenstein, a 94-year-old woman portrayed by the talented Ann-Margret Squibb, who moves to New York City to live with her daughter following the heartbreaking demise of her best friend. Intriguingly, she befriends a 19-year-old student in this unfolding journey.
Creating an independent movie like this isn’t driven by financial gain – a fact that might come as no shock. Instead, the team behind this project chose to collaborate because they were deeply drawn to the story and script. This film explores various themes, including friendship, loss, and forgiveness – topics that I believe we could all benefit from embracing more in our current times.
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2025-05-21 13:47