Belgium Submits Lukas Dhont's 'Coward' for International Feature Oscar

Belgium has selected Lukas Dhont's "Coward" as its submission for the international feature film race at the 99th Academy Awards, per Variety (25 August 2026). The First World War drama premiered in Cannes Competition, where leads Emmanuel Macchia and Valentin Campagne shared the Best Actor prize. Mubi releases it in North America in December; The Match Factory handles international sales.