Vertical has released a new trailer for Jeanne du Barry, the French period drama from from director Maïwenn.
The film sees Maïwenn starring as Jeanne Vaubernier, a woman looking to escape her impoverished life by climbing the social ladder, and follows her journey as she rises through the Court of Louis XV (Johnny Depp) to become his last official mistress, causing scandal of epic proportions.
Jeanne du Barry follows Jeanne Vaubernier (Maïwenn), a working-class woman determined to climb the social ladder, using her charms to escape her impoverished life. Her lover, the Comte du Barry (Melvil Poupaud), wishes to present her to King Louis XV (Johnny Depp) and orchestrates a meeting through the influential Duke of Richelieu (Pierre Richard). The encounter goes far beyond his expectations for it was love at first sight for the King and Jeanne. Through this ravishing courtesan, the king rediscovers his appetite for life and feels he can no longer live without her. Making Jeanne his last official mistress, scandal erupts as no one at Court will accept a girl from the streets into their rarified world.
Joining Depp and Maïwenn in the cast are Benjamin Lavernhe, Pierre Richard, Melvil Poupaud, and Pascal Greggory.
Jeanne du Barry arrives in cinemas on May 5th.
