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Organizers of cinema's biggest showcase said on
Wednesday they would pay tribute to the two-time Oscar winner at
the festival's opening ceremony on May 16 in recognition of "his
brilliant career as well as his engagement for cinema".
Douglas, 78, is known for a wide-ranging career that includes
films such as "The China Syndrome", "Basic Instinct", "Falling
Down" and "Behind the Candelabra", all of which have been
screened at Cannes.
"It is always a breath of fresh air to be at Cannes, which has
long provided a wonderful platform for bold creators, artistic
audacities and excellence in storytelling," Douglas, also known
for "Wall Street" and "Fatal Attraction", said in a statement.
"From my first time here in 1979 for 'The China Syndrome' to my
most recent premiere for 'Behind the Candelabra' in 2013, the
festival has always reminded me that magic of cinema is not just
in what we see onscreen but in its ability to impact people all
around the world."
Past recipients of the award include late French film director
Agnes Varda and actor Jodie Foster.
This year's festival, its 76th edition, will run from May 16 to
May 27.
(Reporting by Marie-Louise GumuchianEditing by Christina
Fincher)
(Photo: Actors Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas attend
the premiere of Marvel Studios' Ant-Man and the Wasp:
Quantumania' in London, Britain February 16, 2023.
REUTERS/Hannah McKay)
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