Cinecity 2026: I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning

A screening of Clio Barnard's bittersweet drama, 'I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning,' which explores the lives of friends in Birmingham.

The film follows a group of childhood friends in their 30s who must navigate economic pressures, unfulfilled dreams, and secrets. It is a social-realist picture that tenderly depicts friendship while highlighting how working-class lives are affected by social and economic pressures. The film features an ensemble of up-and-coming British and Irish actors.