Jeanne du Barry

2023 1h 57m FR

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★6.9TMDB · 727

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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.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Maïwenn
Jeanne Du Barry
Johnny Depp
Louis XV
Benjamin Lavernhe
La Borde
Melvil Poupaud
Le Comte Du Barry
Robin Renucci
Monsieur Dumousseaux
Pierre Richard
Le Duc de Richelieu
Marianne Basler
Anne, la mère de Jeanne adolescente
Caroline Chaniolleau
Madame de la Garde

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Maïwenn
Writers: Teddy Lussi-Modeste, Maïwenn, Nicolas Livecchi
Languages: French, German
Countries: France, Belgium, Saudi Arabia, United Kingdom, United States of America, Russia

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MONEY

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Earned back only 58% of its budget on initial theatrical — a commercial disappointment on release.

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2 / 8

ERA

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Released 3 years ago.

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3 / 8

WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 2 languages: French, German.

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WORLD

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International production across 6 countries: France, Belgium, Saudi Arabia, United Kingdom, United States of America, Russia.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Maïwenn, shot by Laurent Dailland. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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6 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Stephen Warbeck. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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7 / 8

CAST

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Maïwenn and Johnny Depp and Benjamin Lavernhe carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt17277414 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Maïwenn directs. Laurent Dailland behind the camera. Stephen Warbeck scores. A commercial under-performer on release. Produced in France, Belgium, Saudi Arabia, United Kingdom, United States of America, Russia. Dialogue in French, German.

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1Earned back only 58% of its budget on initial theatrical — a commercial disappointment on release.
2Released 3 years ago.
3Dialogue crosses 2 languages: French, German.
4International production across 6 countries: France, Belgium, Saudi Arabia, United Kingdom, United States of America, Russia.
5Directed by Maïwenn, shot by Laurent Dailland. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
6Original score by Stephen Warbeck. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
7Maïwenn and Johnny Depp and Benjamin Lavernhe carry the top of the cast.
8IMDB entry: tt17277414 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Classified under 14 themes, including "infidelity", "france", "royal family", "versailles".
10Released under 12 different titles around the world.

The technical file

Cinematography: Laurent Dailland
Original score: Stephen Warbeck
Production design: Angelo Zamparutti
Costume design: Jürgen Doering
Makeup / hair: Tom Pécheux
VFX supervisor: Guillaume Le Gouez
Sound: Eric Tisserand
Runtime: 117 min · 1h 57m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Budget: $22,400,000
Box office: $13,000,000
Return: 58% of budget
Original language: FR
IMDB: Jeanne du Barry (2023)

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Lachlan Thiele2023-05-18
★ 4/10
EXT. FRENCH JACK SPARROW – DAY That’s all I have to say FADE OUT.
CinemaSerf2024-04-24
★ 6/10
Very much in the vein of the recent "Versailles" and "Marie Antoinette" serialisations, this rather opulent drama shows us a little of the excesses and ridiculousness of court life in 18th century France. This time, it's Jeanne Bécu (Maïwenn) who is the shrewd young woman who quickly learns how to use her "charms" to get on in life. Eventually, she is noticed by the ambitious Count du Barry (Melvil Poupaud) who is friends with the Duc de Richelieu (Pierre Richard) who happens to be a procurer of fun for King Louis XV (Johnny Depp). Nervously introduced, she pours a little scorn on the silliness of court protocol and provides him with quite a refreshingly honest companion. Of course, his daughters immediately take offence and the arrival of Marie Antoinette (Pauline Pullman) to marry the Dauphin (Diego Le Fur) ensures battle lines are quickly drawn. The now married Countess du Barry cannot remain at court if she is constantly shunned by the Dauphine, so a bit of well costumed political intrigue ensues as the King and his mistress struggle to find a little recognition for her and happiness for them both. I found there to be quite an effective chemistry between Depp and Maïwenn, especially during the protracted malarkey that was his morning levée, and I loved the absurd wigs on his disproving daughter Princess Adélaïde (India Hair), who led a troupe of her entitled and unpleasant sisters like ducklings along behind her. It's a gorgeous film to watch, the beauty and grandeur of his palatial home and the whole aesthetic really works well at delivering a grand environment for the plotter and the sycophant. Depp doesn't really have too much to do here and the writing isn't the best though. At times it renders it little better than a very well produced, expensive, pantomime and I could have done with just a little more character development of both the principals here. That said, it's a classy and stylish piece of cinema that looks very impressive on big screen.