年轻的工人阶级女性珍妮·沃伯尼尔（麦温 饰演）渴望文化和快乐，用她的智慧和魅力逐步爬上社会阶梯。她成为国王路易十五（约翰尼·德普 饰）的宠儿，路易十五并不知道她的妓女身份，通过她重拾了对生活的渴望，他们疯狂地坠入爱河。珍妮违背所有礼仪和礼节搬到凡尔赛宫，她的到来在宫廷中引起了轩然大波……

Italian-born painter and sculptor Amedeo Modigliani, considered a commercial failure, goes through 48 turbulent and eventful hours that will become a turning point in his life, cementing his reputation as an artistic legend. The film is Johnny Depp's first directorial effort in 25 years.