Maïwenn

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse LoughreyGet our The Life Cinematic email for freeJeanne du Barry director Maïwenn has been hit with a €400 (£344) fine for spitting on a French journalist last February ahead of the 2023 Cannes Film Festival. Last year, the French filmmaker, 47, who directed the Johnny Depp-starring biographical drama about the life of Louis XV and his mistress, Jeanne, made headlines after Médiapart magazine editor-in-chief Edwy Plenel filed a…

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse LoughreyGet our The Life Cinematic email for freeMaïwenn has spoken out about the reports that she spat at a journalist, hinting that she will explain her reasons for doing so at a later time.The director and actor has been in the headlines in recent days due to her film, Jeanne du Barry, opening the Cannes Film Festival.A biographical drama about the life of Louis XV and his mistress, Jeanne, the film is notable for being Johnny…

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse LoughreyGet our The Life Cinematic email for freeThe journalist whom French director/actor Maïwenn admitted to assaulting earlier this year has commented publicly on the incident for the first time.Maïwenn’s latest film Jeanne du Barry, starring Johnny Depp, controversially opens Cannes Film Festival today (16 May).It marks Depp’s first lead role since his highly publicised defamation trial against his ex-wife Amber Heard last…

“Johnny Depp Is A Star, King,” Says French Film Maker Maiwenn On Directing ‘Jeanne Du Barry’ ( Photo Credit – Instagram ; Wikipedia ) French actor-director Maiwenn, whose latest film, Jeanne du Barry, starring Johnny Depp, has been one of the most anticipated movies in recent times. One of the reasons it is hyped is that the movie will see the actor after his controversial trial with ex-wife Amber Heard. The new project will see the actor as King Louis XV, and fans can not wait anymore. However, a new report suggests…

A few new pictures of actor Johnny Depp as King Louis XV of France in the upcoming historical film Jeanne du Barry have emerged online. This will be Johnny's first film since his defamation trial against his ex-wife, actor Amber Heard. The actor’s first look from the film was released last year. Maiwenn, who has directed the film, will also star alongside Johnny as the titular Jeanne du Barry. (Also Read | Johnny Depp’s look as King Louis XV in Jeanne du Barry revealed, his first film since Amber Heard trial. See…

Johnny Depp reportedly had a tough time filming his next project, the French film Jeanne du Barry, with director Maïwenn. The actor had verbal spats with the director on a number of occasions, causing a lot of arguments on the set. (Also read: Johnny Depp to return for next Pirates of the Caribbean film? Producer says he ‘would love to have him in the movie')In a recent interview, French showbiz commentator Bernard Montield revealed how the Pirates of the Caribbean actor had numerous arguments with Maïwenn particularly…