Description
Coward is the long-awaited new film by Lukas Dhont, following his LIFF hit Close from 2022. The film is a beautiful and intimate World War I drama about two young soldiers who find love amid fear, desire, and duty on the battleground. Coward features breathtaking cinematography and powerful performances by debut actor Emmanuel Macchia, Valentin Campagne and Willem de Schryver, who has also appeared in the Flemish SKAM series WtFOCK.
Director
Lukas DhontSpoken language
French, DutchSubtitles
DutchLength
121 min.Genres
Romance, Drama, WarPremiere
National premiereLocation
VolkshuisThis film also plays on:
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Films from established authors and independent makers with their own style. In this program, you will see the newest films from directors who have already established their place in the canon (and in our hearts). This program largely consists of previews and Dutch premieres of those films that we will be talking about for months to come. These films cannot be skipped!