Directors Eastwood, Soderbergh compete for Cannes film award

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PARIS (AFP) — Veteran directors Clint Eastwood, Steven Soderbergh and Wim Wenders will compete against upcoming filmmakers from across the world for the top prize at this year's Cannes film festival, organisers said Wednesday.

Canne's mix of old and new, of Hollywood glitz and auteur fare, has proven a recipe for success as the film industry's biggest annual festival gears up for its 61st edition from May 14 to May 25.

Festival organisers unveiled a list of 19 films from Asia, Europe, Latin America and the United States officially selected to compete for the prestigious Palme d'Or that winds up the yearly festival.

Selected out of competition will be the latest works from top-name directors Woody Allen and Steven Spielberg.

Spielberg will be bringing...

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