We see an elderly woman in her 90s with white, wavy hair, wearing a mauve/dusty pink jacket over a lighter pink top. She's photographed from a low angle looking upward, which gives the image an uplifting, inspirational quality. Behind her is what appears to be a colorful Ferris wheel or similar carnival ride with geometric patterns in coral/pink, green, and blue against a clear blue sky.

Eleanor The Great

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About Eleanor The Great

Scarlett Johansson’s funny and poignant directorial debut packs a punch in this charming and accomplished portrait of Jewish family life, starring Oscar-nominated comedian/actress, June Squibb, as Eleanor Morgenstein.

After her best friend unexpectedly dies, Eleanor moves back to New York, to live with her daughter (Jessica Hecht). Spending her days wandering around Manhattan, she inadvertently attends a Holocaust survivors’ group, and makes an impromptu speech that dramatically changes the course of her life.

Johansson’s sensitive exploration of intergenerational friendship and grief features a sparkling comedic performance from Squibb, as well as her superb supporting actors - Chiwetel Ejiofor, Erin Kellyman, and Rita Zohar.
 

Booking info

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Duration includes trailers, adverts and any Q&A/panel. For events such as NT Live, Colour Box and Reel & Meal there will be minimal advertising. We do not admit latecomers after the main feature has started and we have a limited food & drink policy.

MAC’s cinema programme has been generously supported by BFI Film Audience Network and Film Hub Midlands.

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