Spike Lee’s 'Highest 2 Lowest' Confirmed for Cannes Premiere Following Lineup Omission

The reinterpretation of Akira Kurosawa’s 'High and Low,' starring Denzel Washington, will debut out of competition at Cannes after last-minute confirmation of Washington's attendance.

• Spike Lee’s film 'Highest 2 Lowest' will premiere out of competition at the Cannes Film Festival, confirmed by festival chief Thierry Fremaux after its initial omission from the lineup.
• The film marks the fifth collaboration between Spike Lee and Denzel Washington, their first since 2006’s 'Inside Man.'
• 'Highest 2 Lowest' is an English-language reinterpretation of Akira Kurosawa’s 1963 classic 'High and Low,' updated to modern-day New York with Washington playing a music mogul.
• Produced by Apple Original Films and A24, the film will have a theatrical release via A24 before streaming globally on Apple TV+.
• The premiere on May 19 aligns with significant milestones, including the anniversary of Lee’s 'Do the Right Thing' screening at Cannes and the centennial of Malcolm X’s birth.

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