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Jeanne du Barry reviews: Critics suggest French film is not quite the comeback Johnny Depp was hoping for

‘Depp may be the actor least suited – after Hulk Hogan – to playing an ancien régime monarch,’ wrote one critic

The Independent UK

Johnny Depp ‘tears up’ as Jeanne du Barry receives seven-minute standing ovation at Cannes

French-language movie was filmed in 2022 around the same time as his trial with ex-wife Amber Heard

The Independent UK

Jeanne du Barry review – Cannes kicks off with Johnny Depp’s purring and peculiar royal dandy

Louis XV’s infatuation with a sexy, smart courtesan played by Maïwenn – who also writes and directs – is an entertaining spectacle but preening Depp’s king overshadows her story

The Guardian - UK

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Journalist speaks out after being spat on by Johnny Depp’s Cannes film director Maïwenn

French director admitted to assaulting journalist earlier this month

The Independent UK

Jeanne du Barry at Cannes Film Festival: Depp makes a good Louis XV but this is a right royal disappointment

This lavish biopic starring Johnny Depp fails to live up to the promise of director and star Maïwenn’s previous films

Evening Standard

Scandal at the palace: Cannes 2023 kicks off with Johnny Depp’s royal comeback

The 76th Cannes Film Festival kicked off on Tuesday with the red-carpet premiere of French director Maïwenn’s historical drama “Jeanne du Barry”, about French king Louis XV’s scandalous relationship with a lowly courtesan, starring Johnny Depp as the monarch in a high-profile comeback that has generated plenty of controversy.

France 24

Cannes line-up 2023: the film festival’s most exciting movies to look out for

The 76th edition of the French Riviera festival will see new films from Wes Anderson, Martin Scorsese and Ken Loach

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Cannes 2023: Historical drama 'Jeanne du Barry' opens festival's 76th edition

The 76th Cannes Film Festival opens this Tuesday with French director Maïwenn's historical drama "Jeanne du Barry". The film tells the story of the mistress of French king Louis XV, starring Maïwenn in the title role and Johnny Depp as Louis XV. Film critic Emma Jones tells us more about…

France 24

Opening a 'Cannes' of worms: scandal and tension at the film festival

The Cannes Film Festival is set to open later today with the usual dose of scandal, intrigue and celebrity magic. American actor Johnny Depp will make his comeback as Louis XV, while anti-government demonstrators threaten to defy the ban on protests during the annual homage to cinema.

Radio France Internationale

Cannes Film Festival boss rejects claims that it’s a ‘festival for rapists’

Actor Adèle Haenel recently slammed the French film industry for its ‘defence’ of rapists

The Independent UK

Indiana Jones among elder statesmen set to descend on Cannes

Martin Scorsese and Ken Loach – as well as a record-breaking number of female directors – have new films premiering at film festival, which starts next week

The Guardian - UK

Johnny Depp’s Post-Trial Movie Is Premiering At Cannes, And Now He’s Lined Up Another Big Festival Appearance

After his post-trial movie landed a premiere at Cannes, Johnny Depp has set up another festival appearance.

Cinemablend

Cannes defends decision to pick Johnny Depp film as festival opener

Prestige slot for Jeanne de Barry, featuring Depp as Louis XV, has drawn criticism but general delegate Thierry Frémaux says it is not ‘a controversial choice’

The Guardian - UK

Cannes Film Festival 2023 full line-up includes Indiana Jones, Killers of the Flower Moon, and Asteroid City

Wes Anderson, Martin Scorsese, Steve McQueen and The Weeknd all have projects premiering

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Asharq Al-Awsat

Johnny Depp-Starrer ‘Jeanne du Barry’ to Open Cannes

The historical drama, “Jeanne du Barry,” starring Johnny Depp as King Louis XV, will open the 76th Cannes Film Festival. Organizers of the French festival announced Wednesday that this year’s edition will get underway with the period film directed by and starring Maïwenn, the French actress and filmmaker. She plays…

Radio France Internationale

Johnny Depp to give royal flourish to Cannes festival opening night

Johnny Depp plays King Louis XV in "Jeanne du Barry", a French period drama directed by Maïwenn, the opening film at the 76th Cannes Film Festival on 16 May.

The Independent UK

Johnny Depp’s French-speaking Jeanne Du Barry film to open Cannes Film Festival

Actor will play King Louis XV in his first feature film role in three years

The Guardian - US

Johnny Depp drama to open this year’s Cannes film festival

Historical drama Jeanne du Barry stars actor as Louis XV and marks his first film in three years after defamation trial

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Saudi fund invests in Johnny Depp's new film about French courtesan

A Saudi film fund has announced that it is investing in Johnny Depp's new movie, a French period drama in which he plays King Louis XV.

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