The actor Denzel Washington was involved in a heated discussion with a photographer during the red carpet of the movie “Highest 2 Lowest” which took place this Monday (19) at the Cannes Festival.
In video released on social networks, The actor appears uncomfortable when talking to the photographer which then holds the actor’s arm. Washington repeatedly asks for the photographer to “stop” immediately, and tries to stay calm as the man continues to call his name.
According to The New York Post, neither the actor nor his representatives expressed about the moment of friction .
Despite the confusion, Washington was honored at the festival with the Honorary Golden Palm, which celebrates the actor’s successful career.
Denzel Washington Appeared to Have a Tense Exchange on the “Highest 2 Lowest” Red Carpet at the 78th Annual Cannes Film Festival.
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The actor It also has another maximum cinema award In your career, the Oscar. His first statuette was delivered by his performance in “Time of Glory” (1989), which took the award for best supporting actor; and by “Training Day” (2001), a film that gave the victory in the category of best actor.
Directed by Spike Lee, “Highest 2 Lowest” is a rereading of the Japanese classic “Heaven and Hell” by Akira Kurosawa. In the movie, a music tycoon (Denzel Washington), known for having the “best ears” of the field, is the target of a rescue plan that will make him stuck in life or death dilemma.
This content was originally published in Denzel Washington discusses with photographer on the red carpet of Cannes on CNN Brazil.
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