Film in Focus: I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning

From the director of The Arbor, The Selfish Giant, Dark River and Ali & Ava comes a new poignant work, a story of friendship and community, delving into the challenges of both leaving and remaining in the town where you grew up. Discover the story and the creative process behind Clio Barnard’s I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning, with the director’s long-time producer Tracy O’Riordan, the writer of the acclaimed novel Keiran Goddard, and Olivier Award-winning actor Anthony Boyle (House of Guinness, Manhunt, Danny Boy). The film is supported by BBC Film and the BFI.

📍 Recorded live at the UK Pavilion during the 2026 Cannes Film Festival.

Speakers:

ANTHONY BOYLE | Actor (Patrick)
I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning

KEIRAN GODDARD | Novelist
I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning

TRACEY O'RIORDAN | Producer
I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning

Moderator:

WENDY MITCHELL | Journalist and Film Festival Programmer