At Cannes Film Festival, a star shines bright,
Scarlett Johansson, with a double delight.
She acts and directs, a dual role to play,
A first for her, in a major way.
In Wes Anderson's film, she's a featured guest,
With Benicio Del Toro and Tom Hanks, what a quest.
Eleanor the Great, her directorial debut too,
A story of loss, and an elderly woman's view.
The festival's goal, to showcase more female might,
Cannes president Iris Knobloch, shines with delight.
Honouring women's voices, a commitment so true,
Amplifying their stories, for me and for you.
Scarlett's film is entered, in the second prize category,
With 20 films competing, for the Palme d'Or's clarity.
Kelly Reichardt's drama, The Mastermind, will be shown,
With Josh O'Connor and John Magaro, a story to be known.
Jafar Panahi's A Simple Accident, and Ari Aster's Eddington too,
Will be in the running, for the top prize to pursue.
Robert De Niro, with an honorary award in store,
Tom Cruise's Mission: Impossible, will leave you wanting more.