Clio Barnard’s Cannes Prizewinner ‘I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning’ Sells Widely as Charades Boards International Rights (EXCLUSIVE)

By Elsa Keslassy

Elsa Keslassy

International Correspondent

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Fresh off winning the audience award at Cannes Directors’ Fortnight, Clio Barnard’s “I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning” has secured a raft of international sales, with Paris-based sales company Charades handling worldwide rights.

The film, which earned the top audience prize in the Cannes sidebar, has been picked up across multiple territories following its market launch by Charades.

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