The actor receives this honorary award for his entire career.
Actor Michael Douglas will receive the Honorary Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival in recognition of his «brilliant» career in cinema, as well as his «commitment» to the sector, the organization announced Wednesday. (SOURCE: EUROPA PRESS)
He has reacted with great joy to this honor
«It’s always a breath of fresh air to be at Cannes. From my first time here in 1979 to my most recent premiere of »Behind the Candelabra» in 2013, the Festival has always reminded me that the magic of cinema is not just in what we see on screen, but in its ability to impact the people around us» reacted the actor to this honor.
More than 50 years of experience
»After more than 50 years in the business, it is an honor to return to open the Festival and embrace our shared global cinematic language,» the actor said.
The Cannes Film Festival takes place in May
The award will be presented during the opening ceremony to be held on May 16.
He joins the list of great stars who have won the award.
This award has been given on previous occasions to film personalities such as Forest Whitaker, Agnès Varda, Jean-Pierre Léaud, Jodie Foster and Manoel de Oliveira.
He has worked with big names
Michael Douglas has worked as an actor with directors such as Robert Zemeckis, Ridley Scott and Barry Levinson.
The actor has accumulated numerous awards
In 1987, Michael Douglas won the Oscar for Best Actor for his portrayal of Gordon Gekko in »Wall Street».
Douglas has attended the Cannes Film Festival on numerous occasions.
The sequel, »Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps,» was screened out of competition at the 63rd Cannes Film Festival.
He has more facets, he is not only an actor
In addition to his contribution to cinema, the Cannes Film Festival highlights Douglas’ involvement in multiple social causes.
Its social involvement is also relevant
For example, they cite his role as a United Nations Messenger of Peace, where he has been committed to nuclear disarmament worldwide since 1998 and has also been an advocate for gun control in the United States.
