Johnny Depp is attracting attention when he plans to return to the Cannes Film Festival with the work Jeanne du Barry (France). After a series of noisy private lives, American actors mainly work in Europe and are sought after here.

The film Jeanne du Barry starring Johnny Depp was chosen to open the 2023 Cannes Film Festival

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Europe became Johnny Depp ‘s peaceful resting place after the “storm” in Hollywood . The 60-year-old actor was ostracized in the “cinema capital” because of his personal life controversies, especially the lawsuit that shocked public opinion with his ex-wife Amber Heard . Recently, the veteran star lived a private life in the English countryside, participated in filming and was honored at film festivals across Europe. Depp is expected to appear at the 76th Cannes Film Festival (France) taking place on May 17 (Vietnam time) and promote the movie Jeanne du Barry in which he stars.

According to Variety , the American actor was welcomed by the organizers despite receiving comments that he should not do that with a scandalous star. During the press conference before the film festival, Thierry Frémaux – head of the Cannes Film Festival, shared that he did not care about Depp’s noise. This person declared: “I don’t know about Johnny Depp’s image in America. To tell you the truth, in my life, I only adhere to one principle: freedom of thought, freedom of speech and action within the framework of the law. If Johnny Depp was banned from acting or the movie he acted in was banned, we wouldn’t be standing here talking about him.” “If there is anyone in the world who is not at all excited about that highly publicized trial, it is certainly me,” Frémaux continued. I don’t know what that trial was about. I’m only interested in Johnny Depp as an actor.”

Johnny Depp is welcomed at film festivals in Europe – where they clearly distinguish between the actor’s artistic activities and his private life.

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Not only Cannes, Johnny Depp was also welcomed at other film festivals in Europe during the darkest period of his career. In 2019, Deauville American Film Festival (France) honored this actor with a career achievement award. In 2021, the American star returned to Deauville and was warmly welcomed when introducing the movie City of Lies . Even when Depp lost the lawsuit against The Sun newspaper (UK), he continued to be honored in Europe throughout 2021 with film festivals in Karlovy Vary (Czech Republic), San Sebastian (Spain). According to Variety , despite protests from feminist organizations, the local press barely mentioned the legal issues related to the star of the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise . When asked about welcoming Johnny Depp in Deauville, Bruno Barde – artistic director of the film festival, frankly said: “If someone is convicted, I will not invite that person, even if I disagree with him.” decision. But if they have not been convicted, I will not act as judge and neither will social media.”

In addition to being favored by the film festival, Johnny Depp has also maintained a contract with the Dior brand (France) to be the ambassador of the global advertising campaign for the Dior Sauvage perfume line since 2015, despite the turmoil in his private life. of this male artist. Recently, the Fantastic Beasts star just signed a contract extension worth 20 million USD from Dior.

After ending his lawsuit with Amber Heard in June 2022, Johnny Depp spent time performing shows with his close friend Jeff Beck, participating in the new movie Jeanne du Barry and enjoying peaceful time in the English countryside.

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Eric Marti – head of Comscore France , said French audiences always have sympathy for Johnny Depp. First of all, the American star is considered a child of France as he lived in this country for many years with French actress – singer Vanessa Paradis and has two children with her. The veteran actor also starred with Charlotte Gainsbourg in a famous scene from the work Ils se marierent et eurent beaucoup d’enfants (2004). This person also pointed out that the pirate film series Pirates of the Caribbean and Depp’s works have always been hugely successful in France. In his return after a series of scandals in his private life, Johnny Depp also chose a French movie – Jeanne du Barry . According to experts, the work set in the 18th century will be a test of the 6X actor’s long-term popularity in this country.

However, not everyone welcomed Johnny Depp back to art, especially his appearance at this year’s Cannes Film Festival. Eve Barlow – a journalist, activist and close friend of Amber Heard, launched a campaign on social networks with the hashtag #CannesYouNot to condemn this film festival for “glorifying an abuser”.