If the stress was able to invade her before going up the stairs and presenting her film, Maïwenn can be reassured and congratulate herself. Indeed, on May 16, 2023, the ex-girlfriend of Luc Besson opened the 76th Cannes Film Festival with his film “Jeanne du Barry”.
A film in which the 47-year-old artist plays the role of Jeanne Vaubernier, “daughter of the people eager to rise socially” Who “takes advantage of his charms to get out of his condition”as noted Allocinated. Pushed by her lover Count Du Barry towards King Louis XV (Johnny Depp: editor’s note), love at first sight will occur between the two. Indeed, his relationship with the courtesan will restore the sovereign’s taste for life. Unable to do without her, he will even make his “official favorite”. A decision not really well received because “no one wants a street girl in court”.
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Maïwenn and Johnny Depp, on the roof of the Cannes Film Festival
If the arrival of Johnny Depp, because of his recent lawsuit against his ex-wife Amber Heard in 2022, was not well received, that did not prevent the feature film from attracting the public. Indeed, as noted Destination Cinema, “Jeanne du Barry” arrives at a total of 345,298 spectators by adding the 45,029 admissions of this Tuesday, May 23. Thanks to these figures, Maïwenn’s film achieves the best performance of the last five years for a Cannes opening.
As a reminder, in 2018 it is “Everybody Knows” by Asghar Farhadi with Penélope Cruz and Javier Bardem who opened the festival. While Bill Murray and Adam Driver opened the 2019 edition with “The Dead Don’t Die”. Adam Driver once again climbed the steps first, alongside Marion Cotillard, in 2021, during the presentation of“Annette” by Leos Carax. Finally, “Cut!” By Michel Hazanavicius opened the 2022 edition. “Congratulations to them”, “Bravo”, “That’s just crazy!”, rejoiced the Internet users. Despite the big names and the success of these films, it is indeed Maïwenn who signs the best performance, no offense to her detractors.
If we add the 45,029 admissions on Tuesday evening, we already arrive at a total of 345,298 spectators! Maïwenn and Johnny Depp sign the best performance of the last 5 years for a Cannes opening pic.twitter.com/dm8xOOXK3R
— Destination Cinema (@destinationcine) May 22, 2023
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