Scarlett Johansson was moved by the positive reception her film, “Under the Skin,” received during the 70th Venice International Film Festival in 2013. However, a decade prior, the same movie was met with boos and almost brought the actress to tears during its premiere. The event’s artistic director, Alberto Barbera, recalled it as one of the worst screenings he had ever attended. Nevertheless, he reassured Johansson that the film would eventually be recognized, and indeed, that’s what happened. In the movie directed by Jonathan Glazer, Johansson played an alien who attempted to blend in with humans and prey on men in Glasgow. Despite the initial negative reaction, “Under the Skin” has since gained a devoted following as a cult classic.

Scarlett Johansson recently opened up about her first experience of watching the movie “Under the Skin” with a live audience. She shared that she felt extremely vulnerable during the screening and was surprised by the mixed reactions of the crowd, with some cheering and others booing at the end. However, Johansson’s director, Jonathan Glazer, was ecstatic with the response and she confessed that the film continued to linger in her mind days after the screening. Similarly, when the movie premiered at the Venice Film Festival, audiences were either completely engrossed or completely repelled by it. As someone who has also been an audience member, Johansson believes that the most important thing is to have an experience that stays with you long after the credits roll.

Scarlett Johansson made an appearance at the 70th Venice International Film Festival in September 2013 for the premiere of her unique film, “Under The Skin.” In an interview, Johansson opened up about the emotional journey the movie took her on, making it challenging for her to pinpoint specific themes such as “the 𝐛𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡 of fear” or “love and 𝓈ℯ𝓍.” Although she hopes to eventually see more clarity in the themes, she admitted to feeling overwhelmed with fear while watching the film. When asked about the movie, both Johansson and director Jonathan Glazer struggled to put it into words, simply stating, “Next.”