Fri 15.5. – Tue 26.5.
Edison Filmhub, Prague
100 KČ
in progress
Pillion
A screening of the film Pillion at Edison Filmhub in Prague.
Harry Lighton
About
Harry Lighton is a British screenwriter and filmmaker based in London. He began making short films while studying literature at the University of Oxford. He directed the short film Wren Boys (2017), which was nominated for Best British Short Film at the 2018 BAFTAs and was winner of the Best British Short Film award at the UK Film Festival prior to its American premiere at Sundance. In recent years, Harry Lighton has collaborated on various projects with director Oliver Hermanus and is currently writing an upcoming biopic on Alexander McQueen. His feature directorial debut Pillion had its premiere at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival. He is the son of Sir Thomas Hamilton Lighton, 9th Baronet Lighton, and Belinda Jean Fergusson. His twin brother James is the heir apparent of the Lighton baronets. Like his father he attended Eton College, and represented his school at football alongside his brother.
- Born:
- 20 October 1992 (33 years)
- Place of birth:
- Portsmouth, England, UK
Upcoming · 3
Thu 28.5.
20:15
✨ New
Kino Světozor, Prague
180 Kč · ≈ 7 €
in 2 days
Pillion
A tender love story between two men set against the backdrop of a motorcycle gang. Director Harry Lighton's debut feature, which won the best screenplay award at Cannes.
Fri 29.5.
14:30
✨ New
Bio Central, Hradec Králové
170 Kč · ≈ 7 €
in 3 days
Pillion
A British film about an unexpected relationship between quiet Colin and mysterious biker Ray. A directorial debut with gentle humour and an award-winning screenplay.