Actor Valentin Campagne, Director Lukas Dhondt and Actor Emmanuel Macchia pictured during the opening of Gent International Film Festival, with the opening film Coward by Gent director Dhont on Wednesday 7 October 2026. The 53rd edition of Film Fest Gent takes place from 07 to 18 October. Coward is Dhont s third feature film and this is the third time a film by Dhont has opened the festival. This previously happened with Girl in 2018 and Close in 2022. JAMES ARTHUR PHOTOGRAPHY JAMESxARTHURxGEKIERE 189086665
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Actor Valentin Campagne, Director Lukas Dhondt and Actor Emmanuel Macchia pictured during the opening of Gent International Film Festival, with the opening film Coward by Gent director Dhont on Wednesday 7 October 2026. The 53rd edition of Film Fest Gent takes place from 07 to 18 October. Coward is Dhont s third feature film and this is the third time a film by Dhont has opened the festival. This previously happened with Girl in 2018 and Close in 2022. JAMES ARTHUR PHOTOGRAPHY JAMESxARTHURxGEKIERE 189086665
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