
Coward: A WWI Gay Romance Blooms in the Trenches
IndieWire’s review of Lukas Dhont’s Coward praises its lyrical WWI setting and strong debut performances as two soldiers fall in love amid drag performances and frontline battles. While the film is beautiful, emotionally affecting, and stands as a quieter, less confrontational entry in Dhont’s oeuvre, it’s described as decorous and not as groundbreaking as his earlier work, suggesting Dhont may move beyond queer suffering in future projects. Grade B; premiered at Cannes 2026; US distribution still uncertain.


