Wes Anderson, Ken Loach, Todd Haynes and Wim Wenders are among the directors who will compete for the top prize at next month's Cannes film festival, where a spate of hollywood stars will also premiere their latest works on the famed Croisette waterfront.

At a press conference, Festival Director Thierry Fremaux announced the line-up for the 76th edition of major cinema showcase from May 16-27.

Nineteen films will vie for the festival's coveted Palme D'or prize, of which six are directed by women.

There would also be a special tribute to ford's career at the festival.