⭐ Rating: IMDb: 6.5/10 | Rotten Tomatoes: 69% (Audience Score)
🎭 Main Cast: Maïwenn, Johnny Depp, Benjamin Lavernhe, Pierre Richard, Melvil Poupaud, India Hair
🎬 Director: Maïwenn

Plot Summary:

A lavish historical drama, Jeanne du Barry tells the scandalous and fascinating true story of Jeanne Bécu, a woman of humble origins who rose to become the official mistress of King Louis XV (Johnny Depp). Directed by and starring Maïwenn, the film is a visually stunning and emotionally charged exploration of power, ambition, and defying social conventions in the opulent world of 18th-century France.

Born into poverty, Jeanne is an intelligent and charismatic courtesan who climbs the social ladder through her beauty, wit, and determination. Eventually, she catches the eye of King Louis XV, who is immediately enchanted by her spirit. Despite the rigid rules of the royal court, Jeanne becomes his most trusted confidante and lover, establishing herself as a controversial yet influential figure at Versailles.

However, as royal politics, jealousy, and societal expectations close in on her, Jeanne must fight for her place in a world that refuses to accept her. With breathtaking costume design, grand cinematography, and a nuanced performance from Johnny Depp in his French-speaking role, Jeanne du Barry offers a sensual and thought-provoking look at one of history’s most intriguing women.