Jeanne Dubarry – “The King’s Favorite” with Johnny Depp in cinemas in preview August 11th.

One of the most anticipated films of 2023 is Jeanne Dubarry – King’s Grace (REVIEW), a film directed by Maivenn and starring Jeanne DuBarry and starring actor Johnny Depp. The film was presented at the Cannes Film Festival as the opening film and will be available in Italian cinemas from 30 August, distributed by Notorius Pictures. Also previewed at the Taormina Film Festival, it represents Depp’s return to mainstream cinematic commitment after the troubles of his ex-wife Amber Head’s case that saw him lose numerous roles, including that of Gellert Grindelwald in the third chapter. TV series Fantastic Beasts.

Jeanne Dubarry – The King’s Favorite places Jeanne Vaubernier at the center of the stage, a young working-class woman who, thirsting for culture through her charm and cunning, managed to rise to the top of French social life until she became the mistress of King Louis of France. XV, not knowing that the woman is a courtesan who, through her, rediscovers the joy of life. After passion breaks out between them, Jeanne goes against all labels and moves to Versailles, and her arrival at the royal palace causes a big scandal at court. Here, three daughters of the king mock her and she is the subject of gossip and envy, but of all the people who see her as poison for the kingdom, Jeanne can count on the love of the sovereign and friendship with the royal valet. La Borde, who continues to defend her against everyone.

Presentation at the Cannes Film Festival

At the end of the film’s presentation at the Cannes Film Festival, the applause for Johnny Depp as King Louis XV was so stormy that the audience applauded for seven minutes, bringing the 59-year-old actor to tears. If at first, after the affair with Amber Head, Depp’s presence was not well received by critics, they themselves praised his performance. Whether there will be room for an Academy nomination for the next Oscars in 2024 will be revealed later.

It should be noted that the figure of Jeanne Dubarry should not be confused with that of another character of the French nobility of that era, namely Jeanne de Saint-Rémy de Valois, famous for the intrigue of Marie Antoinette’s necklace and famous for the appearance of manga and anime Lady Oscar. The two women, although sharing the same name, are completely different figures.

Jeanne Dubarry – The King’s Favorite premiere August 11, then in theaters from August 30

Space cinema, they added. Jeanne Dubarry – King’s Grace in the list of films “Not to be missed” and is part of the Cinema Revolution initiative, which provides for the cost of an entrance ticket to cinemas of 3.50 euros, as for all upcoming Italian and European films in programs in cinemas until 16 September. By logging in through the app and website, you can already book your theater seat for the new movie by Maiwenn and Johnny Depp. Both Space Cinema and UCI cinemas will be able to watch the film on August 11, without waiting until August 30, 2023, when official distribution will begin in all cinemas in Italy.