Les Braves
In a special preview for this French Film Festival, a young Belgian soldier wants to prove himself on the battlefield during the First World War. Behind the frontlines, he meets a fellow soldier looking for ways to boost morale.
As the First World War drags on, Pierre (Emmanuel Macchia), a soldier newly arrived at the front, is eager to prove himself. Behind the lines, he meets Francis (Valentin Campagne), who decides to lift the spirits of his comrades by putting together a theatre show. While the violence continues, both men try to find ways to escape the brutality of war, even if only for a moment. Cannes bestowed the best actor award for the performances of both Macchia and Campagne. After his brilliant ‘Close’ of 2022, the youthful Belgian director Lukas Dhont returns here with this haunting blend of love, art and survival. By turns breathtakingly violent and sweetly, shiveringly sensual. (Subtitles)
Belgium/France 2026 Lukas Dhont 120m
