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IMDb provides an overview of Ken Loach's life and career as a British socialist realist director, writer and producer. Browse his credits, awards, photos, videos and trivia on his IMDb page.
- January 1, 1
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- Nuneaton, Warwickshire, England, UK
Two of his films, The Wind That Shakes the Barley (2006) and I, Daniel Blake (2016), received the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival, making him one of only nine filmmakers to win the award twice. [3] Loach also holds the record for most films in the main competition at Cannes, with fifteen films.
- Kes (1969) It’s a tale as old as time and one that Loach tells particularly well. The tale of disaffected youth left behind by his school, bullied by his teachers, and forgotten by the members of his family.
- I, Daniel Blake (2016) The film that re-introduced Ken Loach to the world, I, Daniel Blake saw the director once again in his familiar position of speaking up for the little guy.
- Riff-Raff (1991) With Robert Carlyle in the ensemble, chances are that you’re in for a treat and back in 1991 on Riff-Raff, Carlyle is on top form, providing an acting masterclass.
- The Wind That Shakes the Barley (2006) A remarkable film from Loach which outlines the tragic moment in Irish history as the war for Independence gathers pace and leaves the two brothers at the centre of The Wind That Shakes The Barley facing off against one another.
29 titles. Sort by List order. 1. Poor Cow. 1967 1h 41m Approved. 6.8 (2K) Rate. A young woman lives a life full of bad choices. At a young age she has a baby by an abusive thief who quickly lands in prison. When her son goes missing, she gets to grips with what is most important to her.
- Kes (1969) Mr. Ken Loach’s renowned gritty realism reached its fullest form of expression in his second feature-film, ‘Kes’. Based on Barry Hines’ novel ‘A Kestrel for a Knave’, this film tells the tale of Billy Caspar, a wise lanky teenager, hailing from mining town called ‘Barnsley’.
- Sorry We Missed You (2019) Ken Loach-Paul Laverty follows up their damning indictment of Britain’s broken welfare system (in I, Daniel Blake) with another powerful film that focuses on the increasingly precarious position of a North East England (Newcastle) working-class family as they struggle to meet the rigorous demands of the gig (or freelance) economy.
- I, Daniel Blake (2016) Ken Loach’s Palme d’Or winning drama is imbued with righteous fury, which reminds us of the director’s earlier, distressing television drama ‘Cathy Come Home’ (1966).
- Land and Freedom (1995) This riveting and complex political drama takes place between 1936 and ’37 during the historic conflict of the Spanish Civil War.
Mar 25, 2024 · Get ready to delve into the world of Ken Loach, a renowned filmmaker known for his thought-provoking and socially-conscious films. In this movie roundup, we’ll take a closer look at some of his most critically acclaimed works, exploring their themes and impact on the world of cinema.
Raining Stones. 1993 1h 30m Not Rated. 7.3 (4.9K) Rate. This Ken Loach film tells the story of a man devoted to his family and his religion. Proud, though poor, Bob wants his little girl to have a beautiful (and costly) brand-new dress for her First Communion.
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