Some media describe it as triumphant, others as mediocre and forced; the truth is that this Tuesday, May 16, he is an actor Johnny Depp returned to the familiar Cannes Film Festival to celebrate the premiere of the inaugural film Jeanne du Barry.

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This film, directed by the French Maiwenn, represents a lot for the actor as it is his first leading role in three years, after he vetoed it Warner Bros in fantastic animals; this after a televised trial with his ex Amber Heard.

Depp’s arrival kept everyone in anticipation Boulevard de la Croisette and from their balconies people raised posters celebrating his return, with phrases like: “Long live Johnny”, “We love you Johnny”, “Congratulations on your return”.

Production company staff cheer as American actor Johnny Depp arrives at the opening ceremony and screening of “Jeanne du Barry” during the 76th Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, (Photo: LOIC VENANCE / AFP)
Photo: AFP

“The moment Depp got out of the company car, wearing a dark suit and sunglasses, screams began, and placards of support for the American actor came from all sides,” the review reads. EFE in the note.

According to eff the public reception was so triumphant that it overshadowed the attendance Michael Douglas, honorary Palme d’Or, who arrived accompanied by his wife Catherine Zeta-Jones.

(left to right) Pierre Richard, Johnny Depp and Maiwenn arriving at the opening ceremony of the 76th Cannes Film Festival in Cannes. EFE/EPA/Guillaume Horcajuelo
Photo: EFE

The ovation was repeated when the entire film crew was greeted at the top of the stairs by Frémaux, before entering the Grand Theater Lumiere attend the gala opening.

Already in the theater, the audience welcomed the actor and the cast Jeanne-du-Barry, with another long and loud applause. This can be seen in the video he posted Vanity.

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The American media criticized that the actor was in charge of the inauguration of the film, because his public image was damaged allegations of abuse by an ex, despite the fact that it was the actor who emerged victorious from the court process.

However, the chief delegate of the festival, Thierry Frémaux, assures that he did not follow the court process and he only valued his talent as an actor.

In the film, Depp plays Louis XV. and talks about his relationship with the courtesan Jeanne du Barry. The actor’s fans they will enjoy Johnny Depp with a wig and a very convincing French accent.

Maïwenn is the co-producer, director and lead actress of this classic film.