directed by: Maïwenn Le Besco, year: 2023
actors: Maïwenn, Johnny Depp

Set in 18th-century France, Jeanne du Barry tracks Jeanne Bécu’s ascent from modest beginnings to Louis XV’s famed favorite. Within a glittering, treacherous court she pursues love and power, navigates rumor and betrayal, and confronts class barriers that define the era. Maïwenn directs a lush period drama that blends intimate character study with grand historical spectacle, offering a stylish, provocative reimagining of a famous royal romance.

French, Historical Drama, Biographical Drama, Period Romance, French Cinema