FFFA: Jeanne du Barry
M - Sex scenes
01 hours 56 minutes
01 hours 56 minutes
- Johnny Depp, Maïwenn
- Maïwenn
- Biography, Coming Soon, Drama, French Film Festival, History
- June 15, 2024
- Subtitled
Synopsis
The lavish new drama from writer/director Maïwenn, JEANNE DU BARRY is freely inspired by the life of the rags-to-riches social climber, a working-class woman who became the mistress of King Louis XV, played by Johnny Depp in his first French-language speaking role.
Pre-Revolution France: Jeanne Bécu (Maïwenn), the illegitimate daughter of a monk, is determined to escape her upbringing. With charm and wit, she builds a reputation as a skilled courtesan and is finally introduced to King Louis XV (Johnny Depp).
For Jeanne and Louis, it’s intoxication at first sight; she is soon anointed his new favourite. Unapologetically ignoring propriety and etiquette, Louis moves her into his Versailles palace, sparking scandal and jeopardising relations with the newly arrived Marie Antoinette.
Shot on location at Versailles, JEANNE DU BARRY is a visual feast for the senses. Maïwenn delivers an exuberant and sensitive portrait of class and ambition.