On 16 May, the author journeyed to Cannes for the premiere of the film 'Pillion', based on their novel 'Box Hill'. Initially skeptical about the adaptation's fidelity, the author learned of significant narrative changes—most notably, an older protagonist and a different fate for a key character. Despite these alterations, the author decided to support the project, valuing the effort that went into its adaptation. The experience reflects a deeper exploration of personal and queer identities, particularly resonating in the author's first-person narrative and in confronting past familial expectations.
I felt I owed it to myself to make an entrance in style.
I couldn't imagine pulling the plug on a project that someone had spent far more time adapting than I had spent writing.
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