Jeanne du Barry movie review & film summary (2024)

But what history? Does the story of Madame du Barry illuminate any truths or provide insight into historical events? I would argue that it does. Unfortunately, “Jeanne du Barry,” directed by French director/actress Maïwenn, who she plays the title role opposite Johnny Depp as King Louis V, takes a surface-level approach to this famously controversial … Read more

Jeanne du Barry stars Johnny Depp “felt exposed” at Cannes

Johnny Depp’s first project since his lengthy public trial has screened at Cannes, and the star reflects on being back at the event. Johnny Depp’s rocky journey of regaining public support may or may not have gone the way he wanted. When his ex, Amber Heard accused him of abuse, people became divisive over believing … Read more

Cannes 2023 Video #2: Festival Opens with Jeanne du Barry | Chaz at Cannes

Chaz Ebert Chaz is the CEO of several Ebert enterprises, including the President of The Ebert Company Ltd, and of Ebert Digital LLC, Publisher of RogerEbert.com, President of Ebert Productions and Chairman of the Board of The Roger and Chaz Ebert Foundation, and Co- Founder and Producer of Ebertfest, the film festival now in its … Read more