The general delegate of the Cannes Film Festival, Thierry Frémaux, replied that he "did not know" the image of Johnny Depp in the United States. The American actor is in the cast of the film "Jeanne du Barry", presented Tuesday at the opening of the Festival.
In this film, French director Maïwenn portrays herself as the favorite of King Louis XV played by Depp, persona non grata on American sets since accusations of domestic violence and mutual accusations of defamation with former wife Amber Heard.