US EditionWith a Whirlwind Stop From Denzel, Spike Unveils ‘Highest 2 Lowest’ in Cannes
- On May 19, 2025, Denzel Washington attended the premiere of Spike Lee’s movie "Highest 2 Lowest" during the Cannes Film Festival held in southern France.
- The festival initially excluded 'Highest 2 Lowest' from its lineup and waited to confirm Washington's attendance, which was a key factor in adding the film to Cannes.
- Cannes adjusted its usual schedule, including hosting an early photo call for the film, to accommodate Washington's short trip between Broadway performances in New York.
- Washington received a surprise honorary Palme d'Or from festival chief Thierry Frémaux before the premiere, prompting him to say, "This is a total surprise for me," while Spike Lee called him "my brother."
- The film, an updated version of Akira Kurosawa’s classic 1963 movie 'High and Low,' is set to debut in theaters on August 22 and will become available for streaming on Apple TV+ starting September 5, highlighting an important occasion for both Washington and Lee at the Cannes Film Festival.
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Denzel Washington receives surprise honorary Palme d'Or at Cannes
Denzel Washington sandwiched a whirlwind trip to the Cannes Film Festival in between Broadway performances for the premiere of Spike Lee's "Highest 2 Lowest" and was rewarded with a surprise honorary Palme d'Or.
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