JTA — When Rita Zohar stepped into the role of Bessie Stern, a Holocaust survivor whose death sets in motion Scarlett Johansson’s new film “Eleanor the Great,” she wasn’t simply acting. Zohar, 81, is a childhood survivor of the Holocaust. She was also drawing on her lived experience of loss and resilience to bring life to her character. “This role …
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Holocaust survivors in Scarlett Johansson directorial debut | The Jerusalem Post Jerusalem Post/J-Spot “Eleanor the Great,” Johansson’s directorial debut, stars 95-year-old Jewish actress June Squibb as she seeks connection in New York City following the death of her best friend Bessie. Director Scarlett Johansson and cast members June Squibb, Chiwetel Ejiofor and Erin Kellyman pose during the red carpet for …
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Kevin Spacey is set to follow up his off piste Cannes appearance with one at the upcoming Venice Film Festival in order to promote new movie Holiguards Saga — The Portal Of Force, we have learned. The sci fi-thriller marks Spacey’s first feature directorial effort in more than 20 years and his appearance on the Lido would also be a …
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In her first interview as a filmmaker, Renée Zellweger is as gracious as ever. “I don’t think that directing was a personal ambition in and of itself,” the Oscar-winning actress tells The Hollywood Reporter. “I always thought that if there was some organic calling to tell a story and I felt that it was the right fit, then I’d probably …
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