JEANNE DU BARRY (D-CH)

Jeanne Vaubernier (Maïwenn), an ambitious and socially aspiring commoner, skilfully uses her beguiling charms to escape her humble circumstances. Her lover, the wealthy Count du Barry, who profits considerably from Jeanne's lucrative amorous adventures, wants to introduce her to the king. He arranges a meeting through the influential Duke de Richelieu (Pierre Richard). The meeting far exceeds his expectations: Louis XV (Johnny Depp) and Jeanne not only fall in passionate love at first sight, but a deep affection develops that is to last until death. With the enchanting courtesan at his side, the king finds the joy of life again - so much so that he can no longer be without her and decides to make her his official favourite. Jeanne moves against all rules of decency and etiquette to Versailles, where her arrival throws the entire court into turmoil. Versailles is turned upside down in this year's opulent Cannes opening film JEANNE DU BARRY - The King's Favourite. With Maïwen, French female power shines in the director's chair and in front of the camera. An aristocratic amour fou about mistresses, power and intrigue in lavish settings against a colossal backdrop. Revealing, pleasurable and enchanting at the same time. Under the aegis of costume designer Jürgen Doering, Maïwenn transforms into the fascinating Jeanne du Barry in a series of reworked pieces from Chanel's past haute couture collections as a tribute to Karl Lagerfeld. The role of the young Marie-Antoinette is played by Pauline Pollmann from Hamburg.