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Denzel Washington, Photographer, Have Apparent Confrontation at Cannes
- At the 78th Cannes Film Festival on May 19, 2025, Denzel Washington received a surprise honorary Palme d'Or before the premiere of his film 'Highest 2 Lowest' on the Cannes red carpet.
- Washington attended Cannes for the first time to premiere the film directed by Spike Lee, which is loosely based on Akira Kurosawa's 1963 classic 'High and Low'.
- During the event, Washington had a tense encounter with a photographer who grabbed his arm, leading Washington to shake off the contact and warn the photographer to stop while pointing his finger at him.
- Washington expressed emotion about the award, saying, "This is a total surprise for me, so I'm emotional," while the film and Washington’s performance received a six-minute standing ovation and praise for their energy and style.
- The honorary Palme d'Or and the enthusiastic reception at Cannes highlight Washington’s ongoing influence in cinema and his continuing collaboration with Spike Lee after nearly 20 years.
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