Mubi has acquired distribution rights for Lukas Dhont’s WWI-set feature “Coward,” which is selected for Competition at the Cannes Film Festival this year. Variety and Deadline both report that Mubi bought rights covering multiple territories, including the UK and Ireland, Germany, Austria, Italy, Spain, Turkey, Latin America, Australia, and New Zealand. The acquisitions give Mubi broad international distribution responsibilities for the film.
Both outlets also link “Coward” to Dhont’s recent career, noting that it is his first feature since “Close” (2022), which earned an Oscar nomination for Best International Feature Film. With Cannes approaching, the coverage frames the deal as part of Mubi’s push around the festival circuit and the film’s expected early exposure as it competes for the Palme d’Or.
While the reports focus on territorial acquisitions and the film’s Cannes status, they do not provide additional details on release dates or marketing plans in the excerpts provided.
