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Coverage dated April 4, 2023

Johnny Depp Film About Louis XV Will Open Cannes Film Festival

Headline from New York Times

The inclusion of “Jeanne du Barry,” directed by Maïwenn, is Depp’s first public embrace by the film industry since he won a bitter defamation trial against his ex-wife Amber Heard.

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  1. New York Times

    Johnny Depp Film About Louis XV Will Open Cannes Film Festival (opens New York Times)

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    The inclusion of “Jeanne du Barry,” directed by Maïwenn, is Depp’s first public embrace by the film industry since he won a bitter defamation trial against his ex-wife Amber Heard.

  2. France 24

    Johnny Depp film to open Cannes fest (opens France 24)

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    Johnny Depp's new film, a French period drama in which he plays King Louis XV, will be the opening film of the Cannes Film Festival, the organisers announced on Wednesday.

  3. The Hollywood Reporter

    ‘Jeanne du Barry,’ Starring Johnny Depp, to Open Cannes Film Festival (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    Depp plays King Louis XV in the period drama — co-financed by Saudi Arabia — from French multihyphenate Maïwenn.

  4. Avclub

    Since we’re not tired of this, Johnny Depp's new film will open Cannes (opens Avclub)

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    The divisive actor plays Louis VX in the upcoming Jeanne Du Barry

  5. MyNorthwest

    Johnny Depp-starrer 'Jeanne du Barry' to open Cannes (opens MyNorthwest)

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    NEW YORK (AP) — The historical drama, “Jeanne du Barry,” starring Johnny Depp as King Louis XV, will open the 76th Cannes Film Festival. Organizers of the

  6. Deadline

    Johnny Depp Starrer ‘Jeanne Du Barry’ To Open Cannes Film Festival (opens Deadline)

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    Johnny Depp comeback movie Jeanne Du Barry is to open the Cannes Film Festival. Directed by Maïwenn, who also co-stars, the film’s world premiere will take place on Tuesday, May 16 and the fi…

  7. The Guardian

    Johnny Depp movie to open this year’s Cannes film festival (opens The Guardian)

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    Historical drama Jeanne du Barry stars actor as Louis XV and marks his first film in three years after defamation trial

  8. Variety

    'Jeanne du Barry' With Johnny Depp Poised to Open Cannes Festival (opens Variety)

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    Maïwenn’s 'Jeanne du Barry,' starring Johnny Depp as Louis XV, is slated to world premiere on opening night of Cannes Film Festival.

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