Mubi Acquires Lukas Dhont’s ‘Coward’ For North America – Cannes
Mubi has acquired the North American rights to Lukas Dhont's film 'Coward', which premiered at Cannes to significant acclaim. The film tells the story of a soldier and a theater enthusiast who seek solace from the horrors of war. Release details for the film will be announced in the future.
- ▪'Coward' received a 13-minute standing ovation at its world premiere in Cannes.
- ▪The film follows Pierre, a soldier, and Francis, who creates a theater show to uplift spirits during wartime.
- ▪Mubi has also secured rights for several other regions including the UK, Germany, and Latin America.
4 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 5 hours. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 2 lean left, 1 centre.
- ▪ Lukas Dhont’s Queer Military Drama ‘Coward’ Lands at Mubi Out of Cannes — TheWrap
- ▪ Mubi Takes Lukas Dhont’s ‘Coward’ for North America — The Hollywood Reporter
- ▪ Mubi Scoops Up North American Rights to Lukas Dhont’s ‘Coward’ at Cannes (EXCLUSIVE) — Variety
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'Coward' Aline Boyen Mubi has taken North American rights to Lukas Dhont’s Coward for North America. The pic world premiered in competition at Cannes earlier this week to a 13-minute standing ovation. Release plans will be announced down the road. The queer romantic drama follows Pierre, a soldier newly arrived at the front who 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. Emmanuel Macchia and Valentin Campagne star.
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