Jeanne du Barry

2023
15
1h 57m

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6.7/10

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Johnny Depp and Maïwenn in Jeanne du Barry (2023)

The life of Jeanne Bécu who was born as the illegitimate daughter of an impoverished seamstress in 1743 and went on to rise through the Court of Louis XV to become his last official mistress.

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Jeanne Vaubernier, a young working-class woman hungry for culture and pleasure, uses her intelligence and allure to climb the rungs of the social ladder one by one until she meets and begins... Read allJeanne Vaubernier, a young working-class woman hungry for culture and pleasure, uses her intelligence and allure to climb the rungs of the social ladder one by one until she meets and begins a scandalous relationship with King Louis XV.Jeanne Vaubernier, a young working-class woman hungry for culture and pleasure, uses her intelligence and allure to climb the rungs of the social ladder one by one until she meets and begins a scandalous relationship with King Louis XV.

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IMDb RATING

6.7/10

15K

YOUR RATING

POPULARITY

3,679

See production info at IMDbPro

Awards
- 3 nominations total

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Jeanne Du Barry: Presenting Countess Jeanne Du Barry (US)

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Jeanne Du Barry: Entourage (US)

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Jeanne Du Barry: Versailles Procedure (US)

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Jeanne Du Barry: Who Is That? (US)

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Trivia
When director Maïwenn approached Johnny Depp for the role of King Louis XV, Depp asked her if she was sure about casting an American for a French king. Maiwenn assured him she was sure. Depp is an American actor born in Owensboro, Kentucky. For their first meeting, Depp and Maiwenn conversed entirely in French which went on for hours.

Quotes
La Borde: Sire, Choiseul just discovered Jeanne's origins. He will not let a girl from the gutter mix with your entourage.
Louis XV: That young woman is my entourage.
La Borde: Yes, Sire.
Louis XV: I want to be by her side when the sun rises and when it sets. That's all.

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5/10

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The movie is truly beautifully designed and is filled with magnificent shots of Versailles. The locations and costumes have been carefully chosen and are a feast for the eyes. The story and the dialogues are entertaining enough to keep you engaged. Johnny Depp makes for a fantastic French king.

The film is directed by Maïwenn, who also plays the lead role. I can understand that a woman wants to play the role of Madame Du Barry (and she acts very well) but I don't see Madame Du Barry; I see Maïwenn. Her beauty is exaggerated. She has a coarse face with a huge mouth and a large set of teeth that give her a somewhat masculine look. I find her charming and likable, but I can't find the subtle, enchanting Madame Du Barry from the stories.

Although Maïwenn plays a character role, it's never explored and it's never really clear how her ambitions relate to her love for the king. Their love lacks intimacy and becomes somewhat understandable only towards the very end. But then it is too late for drama. The only drama in the movie comes from Benjamin Lavernhe. That man deserves a leading role.