June Squibb returns to Cannes with her leading role in Scarlett Johansson's film "Eleanor the Great," portraying Eleanor Morgenstein, a Jewish widow facing existential questions after losing her best friend, Bessie. The film captures Eleanor's journey from Florida back to New York, where she grapples with loneliness and identity through sharing Bessie's Holocaust story in a support group. With humor and depth, Squibb's performance highlights the complexities of aging and friendship. The narrative explores how Eleanor bonds with a young journalism student, Nina, who encourages her to find solace in storytelling, despite the ensuing challenges.
I remember they pushed us around on the red carpet: 'Look here, look there.' I remember those long red stairs, and I had Will.”
Caught off-guard and lonely, she finds herself telling Bessie’s story as if it’s her own. The two become close, with Nina encouraging Eleanor.
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