I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning

When friends drift apart, can shared memories still bring them together? In Birmingham, the destinies of five pals are challenged as life’s mishaps come in the way.

One of the most renowned filmmakers in contemporary British cinema, Clio Barnard is the director of social dramas that combine raw emotion and political commentary. She strikes again with this profoundly touching portrait of a generation affected by Britain’s pernicious neoliberal politics, who find solace in community but ultimately cannot fight a system that is designed to ruin them.

Patrick, Shiv, Rian, Oli and Conor are five childhood friends who grew up in a working-class part of Birmingham. Their bond has stood the test of time, but as they enter their thirties and reality hits, their destinies are challenged as life’s mishaps (and a housing crisis) come in the way.

With an incredible cast —Daryl McCormack (Peaky Blinders, Bad Sisters), Anthony Boyle (House of Guinness), Lola Petticrew (Furious, Say Nothing), Joe Cole (Peaky Blinders) and Jay Lycurgo (Steve) - this adaptation by screenwriter Enda Walsh will make you laugh and cry in equal parts. When friends drift apart, can shared memories still bring them together?

The screening on Wednesday 18 November will be accompanied by Subtitles for Deaf and Hard of Hearing audiences.