Cinematographer Frank van den Eeden is currently finalizing the color grading for *Coward*, the third collaboration with Lukas Dhont selected for the 2026 Cannes competition. The film is set during the First World War, behind the trenches, with Van den Eeden emphasizing that, despite the historical setting, it remains an intimate and modern story that aligns with the visual language of *Close*. The cinematographer, who has been working with Dhont since *Girl*, has been involved from the first script reading and emphasizes emotion over technique during the shoot, because he believes Dhont's understanding of human conflict is exceptional.

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