Overview

• Denzel Washington was surprised with an honorary Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival for his contributions to cinema.
• The award presentation coincided with the world premiere of 'Highest 2 Lowest,' Washington's fifth collaboration with Spike Lee and their first in nearly two decades.
• A red carpet altercation occurred when a photographer repeatedly grabbed Washington’s arm, prompting the actor to sternly demand the behavior stop.
• Despite the incident, Washington’s representative described the evening as 'great,' and the film received a standing ovation after its screening.
• 'Highest 2 Lowest,' a modern reinterpretation of Akira Kurosawa’s 'High and Low,' is set for theatrical release on August 22, 2025, followed by streaming on Apple TV+ on September 5, 2025.