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Lukas Dhont’s Queer Military Drama ‘Coward’ Lands at Mubi Out of Cannes

First seen 5/23/2026, 12:07:26 PM · 4 sources · cross-spectrum coverage
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Only left-leaning sources have covered this story so far. The right side of the spectrum has not picked it up.

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Mubi has acquired the North American distribution rights to Lukas Dhont's film "Coward" during the Cannes Film Festival, where the movie was featured in competition. The acquisition highlights Mubi's strategy of securing notable titles from major film festivals.

All three outlets—Variety, Deadline, and The Hollywood Reporter—frame the acquisition positively, emphasizing Mubi's role in securing a highly anticipated film. However, Variety and Deadline focus more on the buzz surrounding the film, while The Hollywood Reporter provides additional context by mentioning the director's previous Oscar-nominated work. None of the articles delve into the financial aspects of the acquisition or Mubi's overall strategy in the competitive film distribution landscape.

There is a lack of coverage regarding the critical reception of "Coward" at Cannes, including any awards or accolades it may have received during the festival. This omission may reflect a blind spot in the coverage, as it could provide insight into the film's potential impact and audience reception.

Headline framing

All headlines report on Mubi's acquisition of the film 'Coward' for North America, highlighting its significance at Cannes.

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PER-SOURCE FRAMING
Lean Left
Variety
Mubi Scoops Up North American Rights to Lukas Dhont’s ‘Coward’ at Cannes (EXCLUSIVE)
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The headline emphasizes Mubi's acquisition as a significant and exclusive event.
Lean Left
Deadline
Mubi Acquires Lukas Dhont’s ‘Coward’ For North America – Cannes
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The headline presents Mubi's acquisition as a straightforward business move linked to Cannes.
Lean Left
The Hollywood Reporter
Mubi Takes Lukas Dhont’s ‘Coward’ for North America
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The headline indicates Mubi's action in securing the film without additional context.

Coverage by perspective

Lean Left · 3 sources

The Hollywood Reporter Lean Left
Mubi Takes Lukas Dhont’s ‘Coward’ for North America
The WWI drama, from the director of the Oscar-nominated 'Close,' premiered in competition at the Cannes Film Festival.
Mixed Factuality · Other
Deadline Lean Left
Mubi Acquires Lukas Dhont’s ‘Coward’ For North America – Cannes
Mubi Acquires Lukas Dhont's 'Coward' For North America out of Cannes
Mixed Factuality · Other
Variety Lean Left
Mubi Scoops Up North American Rights to Lukas Dhont’s ‘Coward’ at Cannes (EXCLUSIVE)
Mubi has scooped up North American rights to Lukas Dhont’s “Coward” at the Cannes Film Festival, landing one of the buzzier titles in competition.
Mixed Factuality · Other

Center · 1 source

TheWrap Center
Lukas Dhont’s Queer Military Drama ‘Coward’ Lands at Mubi Out of Cannes
The indie distributor previously acquired the "Closer" filmmaker's latest for the U.K., Germany and other territories.
Mixed Factuality · Other

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