From September 1, we will be able to see the luxury, sophistication and elegance of the opening film of this year's prestigious Cannes Film Festival - "Žana diu Bari. The King's Favorite". The film will take you back to the 18th century. in the magnificent palace of Versailles, where Johnny Depp, who returned to the big cinema after a three-year break, reigns. The talented movie star portrays the French king Louis XV in the film, known as Louis the Beloved and famous for his lavish lifestyle and squandering of money to satisfy the whims of his favourites. We will see the scandalous director of this film, Maiwen, in the role of Jeanne diu Bari, the last courtesan of the king.
Jeanne diu Bari, known in historical sources as Madame diu Bari, realized early on that charm, sexuality, intelligence are the weapons that make men submit unconditionally to feminine charms. She liked to seduce, drive the men around her crazy and use it. Being a simple representative of the working class, she soon earned the title of courtesan. Jeanne's lover, later husband Count de Bari (actor Melvil Poupaud), who got rich from the beauty's love intrigues, introduces her to the French monarch through the influential Duke Richelieu (actor Pierre Richard). This meeting turned out to be fateful for both Jeanne and Louis XV. The king is moved by Jeanne's beauty and mystery, her ability to defy established royal rituals, her courage to be herself and her freedom. The passionate nights of the two, in the royal bedroom, exceed the monarch's expectations. Thanks to his charming mistress, the melancholic and imperious Louis XV discovers the true taste and joy of life. Jeanne becomes his official favorite courtesan. Having become the king's favorite, the talented Madame diu Bari skillfully maneuvers between the king's capricious whims, the intrigues and secrets taking place in the palace. She makes acquaintances, friendships, alliances, tries everything to remain the most attractive to the king and, at the same time, maintain her dignity and high self-esteem.
A film that exudes luxury, created for the film by the famous fashion house Chanel, famous actors, perfectly created pictures of historical figures and royal intrigues in cinemas from September 1.
