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The evening began as hundreds of adoring fans greeted Depp outside the Palais, begging for autographs and selfies.

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You made it back!

one screamed as Depp signed an ad for his Dior Sauvage perfume.

I loved life too much to have it taken away like this.

You would not be complaining that you cant get tickets to get into screenings.

It bothers them that the victims make too much noise.

Maiwenn noted that she did not hesitate to cast Depp despite the domestic violence allegations shared by Heard.

We could say it was one persons word against another.

I didnt feel I had the right to judge.

I protect myself in this way.

Maybe negative things are being said about the film, all sorts of rubbish is being said …

The film was released yesterday, its a great success, and Im very happy.

One journalist asked if the former was complicated and the latter had any issues surrounding Depps casting.

I would be proud to go there and present the film …

I always said I would make the film with Johnny, and Netflix never raised the issue.

Once Depp arrived, he was asked several indirect softball questions about his own controversies.

He delivered long, often unintelligible answers.

Youd have to not have a pulse to feel like, No.

None of this is happening.

Its a weird joke.

Yes, you feel boycotted.

Do I feel boycotted now?

I dont feel boycotted by Hollywood, because I dont think about it.

I dont have much further need for Hollywood myself.

Asked what hed say to those who believe he shouldnt be at the festival, he looked amused.

Why do they care?

Correction: A previous version of this story misquoted Depp.

He said 39 people would be watching him eat a Big Mac, not 30 million.

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