Scarlett Johansson made a notable impact at the Cannes Film Festival with her feature directorial debut, Eleanor the Great, which competed in the Un Certain Regard section. The film, starring June Squibb, Chiwetel Ejiofor, and Erin Kellyman, was met with a five-minute standing ovation following its screening.

Johansson expressed her excitement about premiering the film at Cannes, calling it “a dream come true.” In her introduction, Johansson highlighted the film’s heartfelt themes, saying, “When you make a film that’s an independent film like this, no one’s doing it for the money. Everyone came together because they loved the story and the script. It’s a film about friendship, grief, and forgiveness – topics we can all use more of today.”

After the screening, Johansson embraced Squibb in a heartfelt hug, later calling her “truly inspiring.” She also praised Kellyman as “an absolute revelation” and expressed excitement for audiences to discover her work.