# Belgium Bets Big on Cannes Winner Coward

URL: https://technosports.co.in/belgium-bets-big-on-cannes-winner-coward/  
Published: 2026-08-26  
Updated: 2026-08-26  
Author: Raunak Saha

Belgium is officially gunning for Oscar gold. Lukas Dhont’s Cannes-winning sensation, *Coward*, is the nation’s official entry for the 99th Academy Awards. Backed by €450,000 in Eurimages funding and a massive Netflix global streaming deal, this cinematic powerhouse is primed for international dominance. With a November theatrical release looming, the race to the Oscars just hit warp speed. Global acclaim awaits.