Maiwenn

The Profile

Maïwenn (Maïwenn Le Besco) is a French filmmaker and actress, director of films including Polisse and Jeanne du Barry.

She frequently directs and appears in her films; her work spans social dramas and period pieces.

DeBaser hosts one review of Maiwenn's Jeanne du Barry (Confaloni). The review praises period detail, candlelit visuals and Johnny Depp's performance while considering the film modest overall. References to Kubrick's Barry Lyndon appear in the comparison.