Directed by French director Maïwenn, the biographical drama “Jeanne du Barry” follows the life of Jeanne du Barry (played by Maïwenn), who rose through the social hierarchy to become the last mistress of King Louis XV (Johnny Depp).
The film marks Depp’s first feature film performance in three years and comes after the actor won a defamation lawsuit against ex-wife Amber Heard last year.
Asked by Variety about the “controversial choice” to open the festival with the actor’s return, Fremaux said: “I don’t see Maïwenn’s film as a controversial choice at all, because if Johnny Depp had been banned from working, he would it could have been something else, but it is not the case. We only know one thing, it’s the justice system and I think he won the legal process. But the movie is not about Johnny Depp.”
“Jeanne du Barry” will open the festival on May 16, before being released in cinemas in France on the same day. The cast also includes Pierre Richard, Noemie Lvovsky, Benjamin Lavernhe and Melvil Poupaud.
Among the films competing for the main Palme d’Or prize at the Cannes Film Festival are Wes Anderson’s “Asteroid City,” Jonathan Glazer’s “The Zone Of Interest,” Todd Haynes’ “May December,” and “Club Zero” by Jessica Hausner.
Outside the competition, Martin Scorsese’s next film, “Killers Of The Flower Moon” and “Indiana Jones And The Dial Of Destiny” will also premiere at the festival.
The 2023 Cannes Film Festival takes place from May 16-27.
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