Cannes Film Festival to honour Michael Douglas with honorary Palme d’Or

Cannes Film Festival to honour Michael Douglas with honorary Palme d’Or

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Category : Awards Published on: May 08 2023

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  • Veteran Hollywood star Michael Douglas will be felicitated with an honorary Palme d’Or at the 76th Cannes Film Festival. Douglas will be recognised for his brilliant career as well as his contribution to cinema.
  • The veteran actor, who is married to Welsh actress Catherine Zeta-Jones, will be felicitated for his contribution to cinema and a glorious five-decade long career in the industry.
  • Douglas has had a diverse career, starring in numerous acclaimed films like The China Syndrome, Basic Instinct, Falling Down, and Behind the Candelabra, all of which have previously been shown at Cannes.
  • Previous recipients of the honorary Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival have included Forest Whitaker, Agnes Varda, and Jodie Foster.
  • The festival will take place from May 16-27 and will feature premieres of highly anticipated films such as the new Indiana Jones and Martin Scorsese movies.
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