Jeanne du Barry

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.

Added Value Description: (10 mins) An exclusive Fathom conversation with Academy Award nominee, Johnny Depp, on his role as King Louis XV in Maïwenn’s Jeanne Du Barry, based on the true story of the scandalous relationship between the King and his last official mistress.

Rating: Not Rated – This content is not recommended for anyone under the age of 17 due to adult themes and could include very strong language, intense violence, nudity, graphic sex scenes/dialogue and drug use.

Program Length: 2 hours 15 minutes (includes 5 minute trailer pack, feature & added value)