Movies by David Cronenberg, Jean-Luc Godard, Mike Leigh and Ken Loach are among the films selected to compete for the top Palme d´Or prize at next month´s Cannes Film Festival, organisers said on Thursday.
Just 18 of the more than 1,700 films submitted have been rewarded with a coveted slot on the Cannes shortlist.
Cronenberg´s “Maps to the Stars”, Godard´s “Adieu au Langage”, Leigh´s “Mr Turner” and Loach´s “Jimmy´s Hall”, which is expected to be his last feature, will all be in competition at the May 14-25 movie extravaganza on the French Riviera.
Out of competition, Hollywood star Ryan Gosling´s directorial debut “Lost River” starring Mad Men actress Christina Hendricks gets a berth in the “Un Certain Regard” new talent section.
