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Film style. Loach at the 2006 Cannes Film Festival. In May 2010, Loach referred in an interview to the three films that have influenced him most: Vittorio De Sica 's Bicycle Thieves (1948), Miloš Forman 's Loves of a Blonde (1965) and Gillo Pontecorvo 's The Battle of Algiers (1966).
- 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.
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.
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- Kes (1969) “Kes” is a 1969 British drama film directed by Ken Loach, based on the novel “A Kestrel for a Knave” by Barry Hines. The film follows a young boy named Billy Casper, who lives in a working-class community in Northern England and is struggling to find his place in the world.
- Family Life (1971) “Family Life” is a 1971 British drama film directed by Ken Loach. The film tells the story of Janice, a young woman who begins to exhibit signs of mental illness, and her family’s struggle to care for her.
- I, Daniel Blake (2016) “I, Daniel Blake” is a 2016 British drama film directed by Ken Loach. The film tells the story of a 59-year-old carpenter, Daniel Blake (played by Dave Johns), who is recovering from a heart attack and is denied disability benefits by the UK government.
- My Name Is Joe (1998) “My Name is Joe” is a 1998 British drama film directed by Ken Loach and written by Paul Laverty. The film tells the story of Joe Kavanagh, a recovering alcoholic from Glasgow who falls in love with a social worker named Sarah.
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.
Bleak and uncompromising, but director Ken Loach brightens his film with gorgeous cinematography and tight pacing, and features a fine performance from Cillian Murphy.
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