Overview

• Scarlett Johansson's first feature film, 'Eleanor the Great,' premiered in Cannes' Un Certain Regard section on May 20, receiving a five- to six-minute standing ovation.
• June Squibb stars as a 94-year-old widow whose life takes unexpected turns after joining a Holocaust survivors group under false pretenses.
• Critical reception has been mixed, with some praising the emotional depth and performances, particularly Squibb's, while others criticized the film's tonal imbalances and narrative execution.
• Johansson cast real Holocaust survivors, recommended by the Shoah Foundation, to lend authenticity to the film's portrayal of survivor experiences.
• An awards campaign is already in motion, with Squibb's performance generating early Oscar buzz despite the film's uneven critical response.