Overview

• Denzel Washington was unexpectedly awarded the honorary Palme d'Or at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, recognizing his illustrious career.
• The award was presented by Spike Lee during the premiere of their latest collaboration, 'Highest 2 Lowest', an adaptation of Akira Kurosawa's 'High and Low'.
• Washington's role in the film as David King marks his fifth collaboration with Lee, further cementing their creative partnership.
• A tense red carpet incident occurred when Washington confronted a photographer for touching his arm, firmly requesting respectful behavior and declining a handshake.
• 'Highest 2 Lowest' is scheduled for U.S. release on August 22, 2025, following its Cannes debut.