Still: Coward - Lukas Dhont

Coward**, directed by Lukas Dhont, has been selected for the Official Competition. The film is co-produced by Dutch production company Topkapi Films. For Dhont, this marks his third feature film to be selected for Cannes’ official selection.

Coward tells the story of Pierre, a young Belgian soldier determined to prove himself on the battlefield during the First World War. Behind the frontlines, he meets Francis, who is tasked with boosting morale among the troops.

In Cannes Critics’ Week selection, The Station** by Yemeni-Scottish filmmaker Sara Ishaq—who is based in the Netherlands—will have its premiere. The film is co-produced by Keplerfilm.

Set in war-torn Yemen, The Station follows Layal, who seeks refuge in a women’s fuel station while trying to protect her younger brother amid mounting societal pressures. When her estranged sister reappears with a proposition, fragile family bonds are put to the test.

The 2026 edition of Cannes is set to take place on May 12 to 23.

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*Film is supported by the Netherlands Film Fund
**Film is supported by the Netherlands Film Fund and Production Incentive