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Cannes 2023: Johnny Depp stars in opening film 'Jeanne du Barry'

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The 76th Cannes Film Festival opens this Tuesday with French director Maïwenn's historical drama "Jeanne du Barry". The film tells the story of the mistress of French king Louis XV, starring Maïwenn in the title role and Johnny Depp as Louis XV. Film critic Emma Jones tells us more about the movie and also about the seven female directors who are in competition this year at Cannes – a record for the festival.

Added on the 16/05/2023 17:12:20 - Copyright : France 24 EN

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