“ Pillion ,” the kinky BDSM rom-com in which Alexander Skarsgard’s strapping biker takes Harry Melling’s timid wallflower as his new submissive, has won the top honor at the British Independent Film Awards .

The debut feature of writer/director Harry Lighton, “Pillion” — which bowed in Cannes earlier this year and is due for release in the U.S. with A24 — also won best debut screenwriter. These join the film’s previously announced craft wins for best costume design and best make up and hair design.

Held on Sunday at London’s Roundhouse, the awards ceremony brought together the the film world in the U.K. and abroad. Among the guests presenters were Carey Mulligan, Stephen Merchant, Ruth Wilson, Celia Imrie and Billy Crudup.

Having led the pack of nominations with nods in 11 categorie

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