The film received a standing ovation of a touch over four minutes later in the evening.
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Mastroianni then introduced Uma Thurman to present Douglas with the honorary Palme.
He added, Im older now… you represent our second generation very well.
Michael Douglas receives the Honorary Palme D’Or on Tuesday in CannesGetty Images
Wow… thank you so much!
Said Douglas tonight, To the public, he was Superman, but to me he was my father.
Choking up a bit, he said (in French), I embrace you with all my heart.
