Cannes 2023: Johnny Depp’s film gets standing ovation at event, leaves him teary-eyed (VIDEO)

New Delhi: After a long protracted court battle with ex-girlfriend Amber Heard, it was a moment of glory for the Hollywood star Johnny Depp and this also showed up on his face while he attended the prestigious Cannes Film Festival 2023.

The Film Festival opened with the premiere of Johnny Depp’s film ‘Jeanne Du Barry’ and it was enthusiastically greeted by cinebuffs. The movie received an ecstatic 7-minute standing ovation by the audience, leaving the actor in tears.

Depp couldn’t hold back his tears as the crowd erupted in applause for his comeback film. The actor was seen teary-eyed as people gave a 7-minute standing ovation to the premiere of film.

The actor was clearly taken aback by the love & support by audience and also waved to the audience from the balcony.

Johnny Depp went through so much and look at him coming back stronger than ever. Jeanne Du Barry receiving a seven-minute standing ovation at Cannes Film Festival today. Johnny, we all are so beyond proud of youpic.twitter.com/Mj8RSVqjXf

— Beb (@BowerxDepp) May 17, 2023

Johnny Depp is essaying the role of King Louis XV in the movie.

Many video clips of Johnny Depp getting emotional surfaced on the social media. He could be seen in tears, while the audience applauses his portrayal of the King Louis XV in the movie.

Not just Depp but the movie director & star Maiween also burst into tears briefly when she took the mike.

Johnny Depp got a 7 minute standing ovation after the screening of Jeanne du Barry!!!!! pic.twitter.com/bFSevzPo14

— M (@mimasdiaries) May 16, 2023

About Johnny Depp’s comeback film

Maiween plays a common woman in the movie ‘Jeanne Du Barry’ and essays the role of a working woman in 18th century in France and how she works through the social ranks to become the love interest of King Louis.

Earlier, Johnny Depp arrived for the event amid loud cheers by thousands of his fans. While Depp walked the red carpet, people queued up and scrambled to shake hands with their favourite star.