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Lola Petticrew

Still from I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning: a crowd of people celebrate at a party under a Happy Birthday banner, with two people embracing in the foreground.

I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning

Five friends grow up and drift apart after their council housing is demolished. Clio Barnard’s portrait of friendship opens the 45th Cambridge Film Festival.

Thursday 22nd Oct 20:20 - Arts Picturehouse Friday 23rd Oct 18:00 - Arts Picturehouse

The Cambridge Film Festival Oct 22 - Nov 1 2026

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