Johnny Depps comeback movieJeanne Du Barryis to open theCannesFilm Festival.
They fall madly in love.
Against all propriety and etiquette, Jeanne moves to Versailles, where her arrival scandalizes the court.
Jeanne du BarryStéphanie Branchu / Why Not Productions
It marks the first time the actor will speak French throughout a film.
Depp has had a long love affair with France.
Rust and BoneandA Prophetproduction company Why Not is producing with Goodfellas handling sales.
Depps production company IN.2, La Petite Reine and France Televisions also produce.
The production marks Depps first feature film role in three years.
He shot it around the time of his U.S.victoryin the turbulent defamation trial against ex-wife Amber Heard.
He is still yet to be cast in a major U.S. production since the UK trial.
As well as directing and co-starring, Maiwenn also co-wrote the screenplay with Teddy Lussi-Modeste.
The film has long been expected to debut on the Croisette.
It joins high-profile movies recently confirmed for the festival such asMartin ScorsesesKillers of the Flower MoonandDisneysIndiana Jones 5.
