& Maïwenn

Jeanne du Barry

6.8

The life of Jeanne Bécu who was born as the illegitimate daughter of an impoverished seamstress in 1743 and went on to rise through the Court of Louis XV to become his last official mistress.

Director: , Maïwenn
Main Cast: Johnny Depp, Maïwenn, Pierre Richard, Noémie Lvovsky
Soundtrack: , Stephen Warbeck
Cinematography: , Laurent Dailland
Screenplay: , Maïwenn

Cinema Premiere: May 2, 2024

What do English critics think?

2 english reviews of Jeanne du Barry (2023)

1. The Guardian

6 / 10

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
theguardian.com »
2. Roger Ebert

No Rating

Versailles has its rituals, and so does Cannes. Opening with a slog is one of them.
rogerebert.com »