Kino Lorber Picks Up North American Rights to Clio Barnard's I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning, Sets 2027 Release
The distributor plans a 2027 theatrical rollout in North America, followed by digital, educational and home video releases.
Kino Lorber has acquired North American distribution rights to Clio Barnard’s film I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning, with a theatrical release planned for 2027, according to Variety. The deal covers North America, with digital, educational and home video releases to follow the theatrical run.
The agreement was negotiated by Karoliina Dwyer, Kino Lorber’s vice president of acquisitions, with Charades and Gersh.
The film stars Anthony Boyle, Joe Cole, Jay Lycurgo, Daryl McCormack and Lola Petticrew. It is based on Keiran Goddard’s novel and was adapted for the screen by Enda Walsh, with Tracy O’Riordan of Moonspun Films producing.
Awards run before the deal
Earlier this week, the film received eight nominations from the British Independent Film Awards, including best British independent film, best director, best screenplay and best ensemble performance. It had its world premiere in Cannes’ Directors’ Fortnight, where it won the people’s choice audience award.
It recently screened at the Rome Film Festival, taking the top prize in the progressive cinema competition, with Anthony Boyle sharing the best actor prize. Barnard’s previous feature, Ali & Ava, also premiered in Cannes’ Directors’ Fortnight and went on to win two BIFAs and two BAFTA nominations.
Quick answers
When will I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning be released in North America?
Kino Lorber plans a 2027 theatrical release in North America, followed by digital, educational and home video releases.
Who stars in Clio Barnard's I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning?
The cast includes Anthony Boyle, Joe Cole, Jay Lycurgo, Daryl McCormack and Lola Petticrew.
What is the film based on?
It is based on Keiran Goddard's novel, adapted by screenwriter Enda Walsh.