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Denzel Washington Gets a Surprise Honor From Spike Lee at ‘Highest 2 Lowest’ Premiere in Cannes
- On Monday, Denzel Washington made a brief visit to the Cannes Film Festival in France to attend the debut screening of Spike Lee's film 'Highest 2 Lowest.'
- Washington's trip occurred on his only off-day amid Broadway performances of 'Othello' in New York, prompting Cannes to adjust its schedule to accommodate him.
- Before the Monday night premiere, Cannes chief Thierry Frémaux surprised Washington by presenting him with an honorary Palme d'Or award at the event venue.
- Spike Lee, the film's director, handed Washington the award, saying, "This is my brother, right here," to which Washington replied, "This is a total surprise for me."
- Washington’s visit highlighted Cannes’ willingness to grant surprise honorary Palmes, a practice seen previously with Tom Cruise and Robert De Niro, and showcased 'Highest 2 Lowest,' a remake releasing in theaters August 22.
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Denzel Washington Honored Golden Palm in Cannes
U.S. star Denzel Washington received an unexpected Golden Palm yesterday just before the off-the-shelf premiere of Spike Lee’s Highest 2 Lowest (right) at the Cannes Festival. The award was given by festival leaders Thierry Frémaux and Iris Knobloch. Before delivering the award, Frémaux revealed a set of performances from Washington, including Malcolm X and Mo Better Blues, both led by Lee.
Denzel Washington receives honorary Palme d'Or award at Cannes
CANNES, France — United States actor Denzel Washington received a surprise honorary Palme d’Or award at the Cannes Film Festival on Monday evening, May 19, in recognition of his outstanding career, according to organizers. Washington, 70, was in southern France for the premiere of US director Spike Lee’s latest film “Highest 2 Lowest,” an adaptation of legendary Japanese filmmaker Akira Kurosawa’s “High and Low,” which also celebrated its premie…
Denzel Washington gets a surprise honor from Spike Lee at ‘Highest 2 Lowest’ premiere in Cannes
Spike Lee and Denzel Washington have walked a long road together. The director and actor’s collaboration has run for 35 years, starting with “Mo’Better Blues” and including the seminal “Malcolm X.” But one thing they’ve never done is ascend the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival as comrades in arms.
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