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June Squibb Shines in Johansson's Directorial Debut
10 Feb
Summary
- June Squibb stars as a 94-year-old widow in Eleanor The Great.
- The film explores grief and healing after a Holocaust survivor group.
- Scarlett Johansson's directorial debut is noted for its bold subject matter.
Scarlett Johansson's directorial debut, "Eleanor The Great," features a captivating performance from June Squibb. The film, released in 2025 with a 12 certificate, centers on Eleanor, a 94-year-old widow who relocates to Manhattan after her friend's death.
Upon arriving in New York, Eleanor inadvertently becomes part of a Holocaust survivors' group. She then shares her friend Bessie's Holocaust experiences as her own, leading to a tense narrative path. This bold subject choice for Johansson's film sparked discussion, though it fundamentally tells a story of family reconciliation and overcoming grief.
