Robert Mitchum with English starlet Simone Silva at the Cannes Film Festival, April 3, 1954. AGIP/Bridgeman Images
NARRATIVE – Like the hero of Pirates of the Caribbean, present on the Croisette in the opening film, many American actors are known for their scandals. Their indomitable charm and sulphurous aura nevertheless make the crowds shiver. Tracking back.
Who would have thought that Johnny Depp would still climb the steps of the Cannes Film Festival? Adrift for some years, both personally and in his career, disgraced by Hollywood after two overhyped lawsuits against his ex-wife Amber Heardwho accused him of domestic violence, the star of Pirates of the Caribbean comes back into the light. Johnny Depp is part of this strange caste of very attractive actors, but with a sulphurous aura, who often burn their wings in the fire of Hollywood fame. The American actor on the red carpet? The symbol is strong.
She’s the actress-director Maiwenn who offers this redemption to the interpreter ofEdward Scissorhandsthanks to his role as Louis XV in his sixth film Jeanne du Barry . Out of competition, this costume film, which opens the 76e Cannes edition, provides Depp with a rehabilitation within reach of an ovation. The French are cinephiles. They easily forgive all those repentant “bad boys” of the 7e art…
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