The Wind That Shakes the Barley
2007
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Kenneth Charles Loach (born 17 June 1936) is a British film director and screenwriter. His socially critical directing style and socialism are evident in his film treatment of social issues such as poverty ( Poor Cow, 1967), homelessness ( Cathy Come Home, 1966), and labour rights ( Riff-Raff, 1991, and The Navigators, 2001).
Born June 17, 1936. Add to list. Won 3 BAFTA Awards. 122 wins & 105 nominations total. Photos 54. Known for. I, Daniel Blake. 7.8. Director. 2016. Sorry We Missed You.
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- 2 min
- Nuneaton, Warwickshire, England, UK
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- 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.
May 25, 2024 · Ken Loach, British director whose works are considered landmarks of social realism. His notable films included Kes, Hidden Agenda, The Wind That Shakes the Barley, and I, Daniel Blake. Learn more about Loach’s life and career, including his other movies.
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Oct 2, 2023 · 2 October 2023. By Anthony Frajman,Features correspondent. StudioCanal. Ken Loach's new film, The Old Oak, examines the refugee crisis and Britain's former mining communities. The 87-year-old...
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Mar 16, 2023 · Ken Loach Mourns the Loss of the British System That Helped Him Become a Filmmaker Decades Ago. The 86-year-old legend explains to IndieWire the crisis facing filmmakers (and British society as...
