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Harrison Ford, the legendary actor who has played iconic roles such as Han Solo and Indiana Jones, received the honorary Palme d’Or for lifetime achievement at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival on Thursday. The 80-year-old star was presented with the prestigious award by French director Iris Knobloch, who praised him for his “extraordinary career” and his “immense contribution to cinema”. Ford, who was accompanied by his wife Calista Flockhart, expressed his gratitude and emotion in a heartfelt speech that touched upon his long and successful journey in Hollywood. “They say when you’re about to die, you see your life flash before your eyes. And I just saw my life flash before my eyes – a great part of my life,” he said. He thanked his “lovely” wife for supporting his passion and dreams, and also acknowledged his co-stars and collaborators in the Indiana Jones franchise, including Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Mads Mikkelsen and director James Mangold. “I’m deeply moved by this honor, an
