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A24's "Pillion" Stars Skarsgård, Wins Cannes Best Screenplay

1/15/2026

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Summary

Story summary

A24's Pillion will release on February 6, 2026, starring Alexander Skarsgård (actor) and Harry Melling (actor).
The film is directed by Harry Lighton and adapts Adam Mars-Jones's novel Box Hill.
It won Best Screenplay at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival and has a perfect Rotten Tomatoes rating.
Critics praise its humor and emotional depth, with Skarsgård noting a dramatic narrative within explicit scenes.

History

Historical Context

The 2025 Cannes Film Festival awarded Best Screenplay to "Pillion," directed by Harry Lighton, which premiered on May 18, 2025. Based on Adam Mars-Jones's 2020 novel "Box Hill," the film reflects a trend in cinema towards adaptations that blend humor and emotional depth. A24, founded in 2012, has produced films grossing over $1 billion globally, showcasing innovative storytelling.

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Story summary

A24's Pillion will release on February 6, 2026, starring Alexander Skarsgård (actor) and Harry Melling (actor).
The film is directed by Harry Lighton and adapts Adam Mars-Jones's novel Box Hill.
It won Best Screenplay at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival and has a perfect Rotten Tomatoes rating.
Critics praise its humor and emotional depth, with Skarsgård noting a dramatic narrative within explicit scenes.

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