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Coward

Lukas Dhont
RELEASE Thu 22 Oct

Behind the lines, Pierre meets the charismatic Francis, who, together with a group of soldiers discharged from service, creates improvised theatrical performances to keep the troops' morale high. Amidst muddy trenches, where vulnerability seems to have no place, Francis opens up an unexpected space of imagination, freedom, and tenderness for Pierre. Behind the scenes, the men find each other more and more often, and their shared moments take on increasing meaning. Something emerges that war seems unable to destroy: moments of freedom and an unexpected love.

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Coward is a moving and powerful war and love drama about courage and fear, masculinity and the power of art, desire, and connection. The film by acclaimed director Lukas Dhont had its world premiere in the main competition at Cannes, where lead actors Emmanuel Macchia and Valentin Campagne shared the Best Actor award. It was Macchia's feature film debut; Dhont cast him at a landscape architecture school. Coward is the official Belgian entry for the 2027 Oscars. Lukas Dhont drew inspiration from historical WWI photos of young soldiers putting on a show for each other just behind the front lines, often dressed in women's clothing.

Coward
Direction
Lukas Dhont
Duration
127 min
RELEASE
Thu 22 Oct
Year
2026
Country
Belgium, France, The Netherlands

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