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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).
IMDb profile of Ken Loach, a British socialist realist director, writer and producer. Learn about his life, career, works, awards and trivia.
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Jun 13, 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 · Ken Loach tells Anthony Frajman how the 1984-5 miners' strike shaped modern Britain, and inspired what could be his final film, The Old Oak.
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Apr 19, 2024 · Ken Loach: Championing the Strugglers and Stragglers A retrospective of the director’s work at Film Forum shows how his movies have kept a focus on working-class solidarity. Share full article
One of Britain’s most celebrated and controversial filmmakers, Versus: The Life and Films of Ken Loach presents a surprisingly candid behind-the-scenes account of Ken Loach’s career as he...
