Scarlett Johansson’s 'Eleanor the Great' starring June Squibb had its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival today, where it received a six-minute ovation.

Scarlett Johansson made her directorial debut at the Cannes Film Festival with Eleanor the Great, starring June Squibb in the lead role.

Scarlett Johansson has made a major splash in Cannes with her feature directorial debut “Eleanor the Great.” Competing in the Un Certain Regard competition, the film - starring June Squibb, Chiwetel Ejiofor and Erin Kellyman - earned Johansson and her cast a five-minute standing ovation on Tuesday.