Cannes Film Festival 2025 Directorial Debuts: Scarlett Johansson, Kristen Stewart and Harris Dickinson; VOTE for Your Favorite

2025’s glamorous Cannes Film Festival presents an exciting lineup, including directorial premieres from Hollywood heavyweights! Guess who’s joining the ranks? None other than Scarlett Johansson, stepping into the director’s chair for the first time with “Eleanor the Great.” This gripping drama follows the journey of a remarkable seventy-year-old woman, rediscovering life after the heartbreaking loss of her roommate and dearest friend. I can hardly wait to witness this incredible talent behind the camera!

Despite finding it tough to form new friendships, her deep desire for companionship ultimately leads her to connect with a 19-year-old student. The movie is bankrolled by Justin Baldoni’s Wayfarer Studios and features June Squibb and Harris Dickinson as its stars.

Later on, he gained widespread recognition for portraying Nicole Kidman’s young love interest in the steamy thriller titled Babygirl. Beyond acting in Johanasson’s movie, Dickinson is set to make a significant stride in his career – premiering his directorial debut, Urchin.

The play, penned and orchestrated by the actress famously known as Babygirl, will center on a character named Mike (Dickenson). He’s portrayed as a homeless individual residing in London, battling to escape a pattern of self-destruction while simultaneously striving to reform his life. This is according to the official summary.

Coming next is Kristen Stewart! She’s moving from acting into directing with the film, “The Chronology of Water”. This romance drama features Imogen Poots and represents Stewart’s first attempt at directing. The movie is an adaptation of Lidia Yuknavitch’s memoir.

According to the formal summary, the film tells the story of Lidia Yuknavitch, an Olympic swimmer, who escapes from her violent household with the help of a scholarship in Texas. Struggling with addiction, she later seeks education under Kesey in Oregon.

The summary goes on to say that “by means of writing, family, and self-realization, she conquers her turbulent history.” Every production presents its own distinct charm, and Johansson’s movie offers a compelling narrative about an unexpected bond that forms between an elderly woman and a young adolescent.

In the meantime, Dickinson’s movie appears centered around a solitary hero battling internal and societal conflicts. On the other hand, Stewart’s Chronology of Water promises an intriguing real-life tale that is bound to inspire you. If you had to make a choice, cast your vote below!

Which film are you looking forward to the most from debut directors Scarlett Johansson, Kristen Stewart, and Harris Dickinson?

The 2025 Cannes Film Festival line-up includes directorial debuts from Hollywood’s stars. If you had to pick one, which one would you choose?
Scarlett Johansson’s Eleanor the Great
Harris Dickinson’s Urchin
Kristen Stewart’s The Chronology of Water

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2025-05-12 22:22