Special Presentations
Coward
As the First World War drags on, Pierre, a soldier newly arrived at the front, is eager to prove himself. Behind the lines, he meets Francis, who decides to lift the spirits of his comrades by putting together a theatre show. While the violence continues, both men try to find ways to escape the brutality of war, even if only for a moment. A Mubi release.
Southeast premiere
Official Academy Award Selection — Belgium
Presented in French and Dutch with English subtitles.
DIRECTOR
Lukas Dhont
PRODUCER
Michiel Dhont
WRITERS
Lukas Dhont
Angelo Tijssens
CAST
Emmanuel Macchia
Valentin Campagne
ABOUT THE DIRECTOR
Lukas Dhont’s debut film Girl screened at the Cannes Film Festival and earned the festival’s Caméra d’Or. His second film, Close, was selected for Cannes competition and won the Grand Prix. His third film, Coward, had its world premiere in 2026 at Cannes, where the two main actors were presented with the award for best male actor.