Coward

Set during the First World War, this upcoming drama follows Pierre, a young Belgian soldier eager to prove his worth in battle. While stationed behind the front lines, he meets Francis, a man tasked with raising the spirits of the troops through organized performances. As the violence of the conflict intensifies, the two men seek brief moments of escape from the brutality surrounding them.

The film is directed by Lukas Dhont, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Angelo Tijssens. This production follows Dhont's previous works, Girl and Close. The cast features Emmanuel Macchia in the role of Pierre and Valentin Campagne as Francis, supported by Jef Jacobs, Willem De Schryver, Liam Jacqmin, and Mistral Guidotti. Produced by companies including BeTV, France 2 Cinéma, RTBF, and Topkapi Films, the project is a collaboration between the Netherlands Antilles, Belgium, the Netherlands, and France. The movie has a runtime of 120 minutes and is scheduled for release on October 21, 2026.