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A24 Unveils U.S. Trailer for Pillion, a Queer BDSM Romance With Skarsgård and Melling

The Cannes-lauded debut from Harry Lighton draws fresh attention for its explicit, purposeful portrayal of a queer BDSM romance.

Overview

  • The new trailer arrives ahead of the U.S. rollout, with select theaters on February 6 and a nationwide expansion on February 20.
  • Pillion follows Colin, a timid young man, as he enters a dominant–submissive relationship with biker Ray that challenges his sense of desire and limits.
  • Writer-director Harry Lighton makes his feature debut with an adaptation of Adam Mars-Jones’ novel Box Hill.
  • The film’s festival run included Cannes’ Un Certain Regard Best Screenplay and nominations for the Caméra d'Or and Queer Palm, plus a BIFA win and a DGA first-time feature nomination.
  • Press coverage highlights frank sexual depictions calibrated to character and story, with Alexander Skarsgård noting they shot material more graphic than what is shown publicly.