Mubi has acquired North American distribution rights to Lukas Dhont’s WWI-era queer romantic drama, “Coward.” The film premiered in competition at the Cannes Film Festival earlier this week, where it receives a notably long standing ovation. The sources describe the premiere as a major moment for the movie within the festival’s competitive lineup.
“Coward” follows Pierre, a soldier newly arrived at the front who is eager to prove himself. While the distribution deal covers North America, release timing and specific plans are not announced yet and are expected to be detailed later.
The Hollywood Reporter and Variety both report the acquisition at Cannes, aligning with Deadline’s account that Mubi is taking on North American rights. Variety also notes that Mubi had previously secured the film for international territories, indicating the new deal completes Mubi’s broader distribution reach for the title. No additional cast or creative details beyond the director and basic plot are provided in the reports.
