Lukas Dhont Returns To Cannes With Competition Title ‘Coward’ — Clip
Lukas Dhont's new film 'Coward' premiered at Cannes, marking his return to the festival since his acclaimed film 'Close'. The film features Emmanuel Macchia and Valentin Campagne and explores themes of war and escapism. 'Coward' is set during World War I and follows a soldier and a theater enthusiast as they seek solace amidst the chaos.
- ▪Coward is Lukas Dhont's first feature since his breakout film Close.
- ▪The film stars Emmanuel Macchia in his debut performance alongside Valentin Campagne.
- ▪Set during World War I, the story revolves around a soldier and a theater show organizer trying to escape the brutality of war.
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We have a first look clip here from Coward, the first feature directed by Belgian filmmaker Lukas Dhont since his breakout 2022 film Close. Check out the clip above. Coward debuts tonight in Competition at Cannes. The film stars Emmanuel Macchia in his debut film performance alongside Valentin Campagne (Colours of Time). The film’s official synopsis reads: “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.
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