French film star Catherine Deneuve has received Japan’s most prestigious art award at a ceremony in Tokyo, where she was greeted by Emperor Akihito. Deneuve received the Praemium Imperiale on Tuesday for her achievement in film and theater performances. The 84-year-old Akihito, who is abdicating at the
French film star Catherine Deneuve has received Japan’s most prestigious art award at a ceremony in Tokyo, where she was greeted by Emperor Akihito.
Deneuve received the Praemium Imperiale on Tuesday for her achievement in film and theater performances.
The 84-year-old Akihito, who is abdicating at the end of April, shook hands with Deneuve at a reception afterward and congratulated her, according to Japan’s Kyodo News agency.
