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Michael Douglas, an American actor and producer, presented four of his films at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival held on the French Riviera. The films presented in competition include “The China Syndrome,” directed by James Bridges in 1979; “Basic Instinct,” directed by Paul Verhoeven in 1992; “A Day of Rage,” directed by Joel Schumacher in 1993; and “Behind the Candelabra,” directed by Steven Soderbergh in 2013.
In addition, Michael’s father, Kirk Douglas, presided over the Cannes Film Festival jury in 1980, which shows the importance of this cinematic celebration in Douglas’ life.
Michael also won the Best Actor Oscar in 1988 for his role in Oliver Stone’s “Wall Street.” The sequel to this film, “Wall Street 2: Money Never Sleeps,” was screened out of competition at Cannes in 2010. In addition, he was also awarded as producer for Milos Forman’s “Someone Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest,” which won Best Picture at the 1976 Oscars.
The Cannes Film Festival is one of the most important events in the world of cinema and is held every year in the French city. The 76th edition of the festival will take place from May 16 to 27, and the announcement of the composition of the jury is already eagerly awaited. This year, director Ruben Östlund will preside over the jury after winning his second Palme d’Or at last year’s festival with his film “The Triangle of Sadness.”
