‘Coward’ Review: Lukas Dhont’s Queer WWI Romantic Drama Is A Heartbreaking Screen Love Story – Cannes Film Festival
Lukas Dhont's film 'Coward' premiered at the Cannes Film Festival, presenting a unique take on World War I. The story revolves around two soldiers, Pierre and Francis, who find solace in each other's company amidst the horrors of war. Through performances and emotional connections, the film explores themes of love and humanity in dire circumstances.
- ▪The film is inspired by a photograph of a soldier dressed as a woman during WWI.
- ▪It features a predominantly male cast, focusing on the relationship between two soldiers.
- ▪The narrative highlights the importance of entertainment and human connection in the face of war.
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| Original publisher | Deadline |
| Canonical URL | https://deadline.com/2026/05/coward-review-lukas-dhonts-queer-war-romantic-cannes-film-festival-1236917656/ |
| Publication time | Thu, 21 May 2026 22:04:52 +0000 |
| Retrieval time | 2026-05-21T22:31:35.997Z |
| Last seen | 2026-05-21T22:31:35.997Z |
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'Coward' Aline Boyen Timing is everything. It is just pure happenstance that I was asked about a month ago to moderate a conversation with Ann-Margret at a USO ceremony honoring her for all the shows she did for the military and our people in uniform, primarily Vietnam near the start of her career. I had not focused on the mission of the USO much before, but I realized that day how important entertainment, singing and dancing, the lighter side of life was for troops in the dark, unforgiving harshness of war, any war.
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