Pillion - An Interview with Director Harry Lighton

Pillion, directed by Harry Lighton, won Best Screenplay - Un Certain Regard in the 78th edition of the Cannes Film Festival. In honor of the film releasing in America on February 6th, 2026, the Cannes Film Festival released a look back of a press interview with Harry Lighton when the film premiered at Cannes. Highlights from the interview include insider looks at the films inspiration, the atmosphere on set and movie recommendations from the filmmaker himself! 

An Excerpt from the interview: 

What was the atmosphere on set?

The atmosphere on set was invigorating. I thought that having waited so long to make my first feature, when the time came to shoot I’d be a big ball of stress. But the cast and crew were such a fun, talented gang to work with I had a blast. After a decade focused on writing, it made me remember how much I love directing.

Pillion follows Colin, a timid man, that meets Ray, a confident biker gang leader, who initiates him into a submissive relationship, challenging Colin's mundane existence and prompting personal growth through their unconventional dynamic.

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