New Birmingham-set drama I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning will screen for free at more than 100 independent cinemas across the UK on 23rd and 24th November, as part of the Escapes initiative.
Directed by BAFTA-nominated Clio Barnard, known for The Selfish Giant and Ali & Ava, and written by Tony Award-winning playwright Enda Walsh, the film is based on the novel by Birmingham poet and novelist Kieran Goddard. Set on a council estate, it follows childhood friends Patrick, Shiv, Rian, Oli and Connor, who have now reached thirty and find the futures they once dreamt of further out of reach than ever. The ensemble cast includes Joe Cole, Anthony Boyle, Daryl McCormack, Lola Petticrew and Jay Lycurgo, with a club soundtrack featuring The Streets, Four Tet, Overmono, Joy Orbison, Asian Dub Foundation and Bicep.
The film was nominated for eight British Independent Film Awards this week, including Best Director, Best Ensemble Performance and Best Screenplay, and has been praised by The Guardian and Radio Times.
Escapes, supported by the BFI with National Lottery Good Cause funding, gives away free cinema tickets at more than 100 locations every month, with over 250,000 claimed since 2024. Tubi joins as Presenting Partner this month, while German Doner Kebab will offer ticket holders 2 for 1 deals on 23rd and 24th November.
Tickets are available here.