Holocaust Survivor Joins Johansson's Debut Film | JQJO

Scarlett Johansson's directorial debut, "Eleanor the Great," features Holocaust survivor Rita Zohar in a significant role. The film stars 95-year-old June Squibb as Eleanor, a woman searching for connection in New York City after her friend's passing. The movie premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival, where Johansson, Squibb, and other cast members were present. The inclusion of Zohar's lived experience is a notable aspect of the film's narrative.