I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning
Upcoming Irish film
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I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning is an upcoming British drama film directed by Clio Barnard, written by Enda Walsh and based on the book of the same name by Keiran Goddard. It stars Anthony Boyle, Joe Cole, Jay Lycurgo, Daryl McCormack and Lola Petticrew.
- Clio Barnard
- Enda Walsh
by Keiran Goddard
| I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning | |
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| Directed by | Clio Barnard |
| Screenplay by |
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| Based on | I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning by Keiran Goddard |
| Produced by | Tracy O’Riordan |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Simon Tindall |
| Edited by | Maya Maffioli |
| Music by | Harry Escott |
Production companies | |
| Distributed by | Curzon Film |
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| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
The film will have its world premiere at the Directors' Fortnight section of the 2026 Cannes Film Festival in May 2026.[1]
Cast
- Anthony Boyle as Patrick[2]
- Joe Cole as Rian
- Jay Lycurgo as Oli
- Daryl McCormack as Conor
- Lola Petticrew as Shiv
- Millie Brady
- Lucie Shorthouse
- James Eeles
- Michael Horton
Production
The novel by Keiran Goddard is adapted by Enda Walsh for the film directed by Clio Barnard. It has producer Tracy O’Riordan for Moonspun Films with funding from BBC Film and BFI and Curzon Film distributing.[3]
Principal photography took place in the United Kingdom in April 2025.[4] Simon Tindall was the director of photography, marking his first collaboration with Barnard.[5]