FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9. 2026 | 7:30–10 PM: Villa Albertine Houston presents “Films on the Green | Jeanne du Barry” at the MFAH’s Rienzi, a free outdoor screening of Maïwenn’s historical drama film (2023). ‍

Presented in partnership with Rienzi (The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston), Villa Albertine’s annual outdoor film series “Films on the Green” returns to Houston from September 12 to October 9, 2026, showcasing French-American collaboration on the silver screen.

ABOUT THE FILM: Jeanne Vaubernier, a working-class woman determined to climb the social ladder, uses her charms to escape her impoverished condition. Her lover, the Comte du Barry, made rich thanks to Jeanne’s amorous intrigues, wishes to present her to the King and orchestrates a meeting through the influential Duke of Richelieu. The encounter goes far beyond his expectations: for Louis XV and Jeanne, it’s love at first sight. Through the courtesan, the king rediscovers his appetite for life, so much so that he can no longer live without her and decides to make her his official favorite. Scandal ensues. No one wants a girl from the streets at the royal court.

In French with English subtitles.

This is a free event open to the public. RSVP is required as space is limited.