ComingSoon is debuting an exclusive clip from Jeanne du Barry.
Jeanne du Barry is a new period piece drama movie starring Johnny Depp. Directed by Maïwenn, the film opens in United States theaters on May 2, 2024, from Vertical.
Watch the exclusive Jeanne du Barry clip below (watch more trailers and clips):
What is Jeanne du Barry about?
“Jeanne du Barry follows Jeanne Vaubernier (Maïwenn), a working-class woman determined to climb the social ladder, using her charms to escape her impoverished life. Her lover, the Comte du Barry (Melvil Poupaud), wishes to present her to King Louis XV (Johnny Depp) and orchestrates a meeting through the influential Duke of Richelieu (Pierre Richard). The encounter goes far beyond his expectations for it was love at first sight for the King and Jeanne. Through this ravishing courtesan, the king rediscovers his appetite for life and feels he can no longer live without her. Making Jeanne his last official mistress, scandal erupts as no one at Court will accept a girl from the streets into their rarified world.”
You can watch the Jeanne du Barry trailer below:
Maïwenn — who previously directed 2006’s Pardonnez-moi, 2009’s All About Actresses, 2011’s Polisse, 2015’s My King, and 2020’s DNA — co-wrote the script for Jeanne du Barry with Teddy Lussi-Modeste and Nicolas Livecchi.
In addition to Maïwenn, Depp, Poupaud, and Richard, Jeanne du Barry stars Benjamin Lavernhe, Pascal Greggory, India Hair, Suzanne de Baecque, Capucine Valmary, Diego Le Fur, Pauline Pollmann, Micha Lescot, Noémie Lvovsky, Marianne Basler, and Robin Renucci.
Jeanne du Barry had its world premiere as the opening film at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival, where it received a seven-minute standing ovation. It was released in French theaters at the same time.