2023-05-16 22:06:23
The actor, accused of violence by his ex-girlfriend, received a long ovation at the Cannes Film Festival on Tuesday evening, following the screening of the film “Jeanne Du Barry”, reports “Variety”.
Very long applause, this Tuesday evening, in Cannes, for Johnny Depp. The actor, starring in Jeanne DuBarry with Maïwenn, received a long standing ovation during the opening night of the Cannes Film Festival, following the screening of her new film, reports Variety.
The actor had “tears in his eyes” during this seven-minute standing ovation, says this specialized American media. Maïwenn, who faces a legal complaint following having recently attacked the boss of Mediapart, Edwy Plenel, in a restaurant, was also applauded for a long time.
Earlier, when he arrived at the Palais des Festivals, where the opening ceremony of the 76th edition of the Cannes Film Festival takes place, Johnny Depp and Maïwenn had also received a standing ovation.
Controversy over his presence
The presence on the Croisette of the actor, accused of violence by his former companion Amber Heard, is however controversial. A collective of actresses and actors, including Julie Gayet and Laure Calamy, notably signed a platform to denounce a “complacency” of the 7th art vis-à-vis sexual aggressors.
“We are deeply indignant and refuse to remain silent in the face of the political positions displayed by the Cannes Film Festival”, explain the signatories, who also criticize the presence of Maïwenn.
“By rolling out the red carpet to the men and women who attack, the festival sends the message that in our country we can continue to exercise violence with complete impunity, that violence is acceptable in places of creation”, they believe. .
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