Thelma & Louise Thelma & Louise Thelma & Louise is a 1991 American road film directed by Ridley Scott and written by Callie Khouri. It stars Geena Davis as Thelma and Susan Sarandon as Louise, two friends who embark on a road trip with unforeseen consequences. The supporting cast include Harvey Keitel, Michael Madsen, and Brad Pitt in his first major film role. The film became a critical and commercial success, receiving six Academy Award nominations and winning for Best Original Screenplay. Scott was nominated for Best Director, and both Sarandon and Davis were nominated for Best Actress. At its release, the film
1991 Cannes Film Festival 1991 Cannes Film Festival The 44th Cannes Film Festival was held from 9 to 20 May 1991. The Palme d'Or went to the "Barton Fink" by Joel Coen and Ethan Coen. The festival opened with "Homicide", directed by David Mamet and closed with "Thelma & Louise", directed by Ridley Scott. The following people were appointed as the Jury of the 1991 feature film competition: The following people were appointed as the Jury of the 1991 Camera d'Or: The following feature films competed for the Palme d'Or: The following films were selected for the competition of Un Certain Regard: The following