The head of the Cannes festival defended Johnny Depp's appearance, which caused controversy, citing the importance of "freedom of thought."

The head of the Cannes Film Festival has supported Johnny Depp's forthcoming appearance, as his latest movie "Jeanne du Barry" has been selected for the opening night.
Depp's movie with Maiwenn has faced significant criticism after his six-week trial with his former spouse Amber Heard.
Heard was accused by Depp of slandering him in her 2018 Washington Post article where she identified herself as a victim of domestic violence.
Thierry Fremaux, the head of the film festival, defended the inclusion of Depp in the festival, which starts on Tuesday, by emphasizing the importance of freedom of expression.
The performer is playing the role of Louis XV in "Jeanne du Barry," a production that will depict the story of Jeanne Bécu, the final recognized lover of the French monarch.
Amber Heard, the former wife of Johnny Depp, was seen running in Spain after allegedly leaving the entertainment industry. I am not aware of Johnny Depp's current reputation in the United States.
According to Variety, Fremaux stated during a press conference before the opening night that the only rule he follows in his life is the ability to think freely and express oneself within the boundaries of the law.
Had Johnny Depp been prohibited from acting in a movie or if the movie itself had been prohibited, we wouldn't be discussing it at present.
We watched Maiwenn's movie and it was good enough to be considered for a competition.
According to Fremaux, if she had been selected, she would have been the eighth female director. The controversy arose after the announcement of the film at Cannes because it was known that Johnny had directed a film in France.
His performance in the movie is exceptional, especially considering the challenging nature of his role.
I am not aware of the reason behind her selection of him, and it would be best to inquire about it from Maiwenn. Regarding the remaining aspects, I am not the appropriate person to have a conversation about them.
I am the only person in the world who has no interest in this highly publicized trial.
I am unaware of the subject matter.
I have a concern for Johnny Depp's career as an actor. It has been nearly a year since Heard's defamation lawsuit was unsuccessful. If you want to receive entertainment news, click here to subscribe to the newsletter.
The actor from "Pirates of the Caribbean" stated that his career was impacted by the op-ed in the Washington Post.
Counter sued, alleging that Depp's attorney had made defamatory remarks about her to the Daily Mail.
Depp was granted $10 million in compensatory damages and $5 million in punitive damages by the jury following a six-week trial that was broadcasted on television.
Although there was a significant defeat, the jury did determine that one comment made by Depp's attorney was harmful to Heard's reputation and granted the actress a sum of $2 million.
At present, Heard has two projects that are being edited, namely "Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom" and "In the Fire." However, as per IMDB, she is not engaged in any new filming activities.