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BRIT STARS LIGHT UP GRITTY UK DRAMA!

British and Irish acting talent shines in a gritty new film set in working-class Birmingham, premiering at Cannes.

5/22/2026, 5:34:57 PM

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The Hollywood Reporter is raving about "I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning," a new drama that just hit the Cannes Directors' Fortnight sidebar. This flick throws an all-star cast of up-and-coming British and Irish actors into the grimy reality of Birmingham, painting a raw picture of working-class stans battling late-stage capitalism.

Critically acclaimed by Hollywood Reporter, the film is already generating serious buzz for its powerful performances. While the drama might be a bit inconsistent, these fresh faces are bringing the heat and making it a must-see.

Get ready to see some major talent blow up, because these actors are proving they're the real deal. Keep an eye out—this one’s going to be big!

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