Selfies and autographs: American actor Johnny Depp was greeted with fervor on Tuesday evening in Cannes, where he came to present the opening film Jeanne du Barrydespite the controversy surrounding his presence.
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Dark suit, ponytail and sunglasses, the American took several minutes to greet the many fans who were waiting for him at the entrance to the red carpet. Some also chanted his name.
Indulging in hugs, Johnny Depp then took the path of the red carpet. In Jeanne du Barryhe plays the main role, that of King Louis XV.
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He then entered the large room where the opening ceremony is held, then the screening of this feature film, hand in hand with its director Maïwenn, before being applauded there.
The 59-year-old actor has been banned from American film sets since the trials that pitted him against his ex-wife Amber Heard on charges of domestic violence and mutual defamation.
Mr. Depp was not condemned on the merits and challenged any violence.
On Tuesday, a collective of French actresses and actors criticized the Cannes Film Festival, judging that it is rolling out “the red carpet to men and women who attack”, in particular in reference to the actor.
