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Scarlett Johansson faces tough reviews in director debut

US actress Scarlett Johansson arrives for the screening of the film "Eleanor the Great" at the 78th edition of the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, southern France, on May 20, 2025. [AFP]

Scarlett Johansson faced some tough initial reviews for her debut film as a director after it premiered in front of a VIP-packed crowd at the Cannes film festival on Tuesday.

Actors heading behind the camera is something of a trend in Cannes this year, with "Twilight" star Kristen Stewart and British actor Harris Dickinson also showcasing their first features.

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