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Cannes Film Festival General Delegate Thierry Fremaux and Cannes Film Festival President Iris Knobloch pose after the presentation of the official selection of the 76th Cannes International Film Festival in Paris, France on April 13, 2023. Photo: Reuters

Wes Anderson, Ken Loach, Todd Haynes and Wim Wenders are among the directors vying for the top prize at next month's Cannes Film Festival, where Hollywood stars will also walk the red carpet on the Croisette waterfront for the premieres of their latest works.