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Kes / k ɛ s / is a 1969 British coming-of-age drama film directed by Ken Loach (credited as Kenneth Loach) and produced by Tony Garnett, based on the 1968 novel A Kestrel for a Knave, written by the Hoyland Nether–born author Barry Hines.
Apr 3, 1970 · Kes is a 1969 film directed by Ken Loach, based on a novel by Barry Hines. It tells the story of Billy Casper, a working-class teenager who finds solace in training his pet kestrel falcon, but faces bullying and hardship at school and home.
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Jun 1, 2022 · Watch or download Kes, a poignant coming-of-age drama about a working-class boy and his kestrel, based on Barry Hines' novel. The film is a landmark of British social realism and cinema, featuring nonprofessional actors and real locations.
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Dec 18, 2017 · Directed by Ken Loach. With David Bradley, Brian Glover, Freddie Fletcher and Colin Welland. Kes Blu-ray (Criterion) https://www.criterion.com/films/27560 Kes Blu-ray (Amazon)...
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Jan 26, 2011 · Out on Blu-ray and DVD on April 19, 2011! Learn more: http://www.criterion.com/films/27560 Named by the British Film Institute as one of the ten best British films of the century,...
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Kes is a powerful and emotional film that tells the story of a young boy named Billy who finds solace in training a kestrel. The film explores the themes of...
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Kes is a 1970 drama about a working-class teenager who befriends a kestrel in Northern England. The film, based on a novel by Barry Hines, is considered one of the best British films of the century and features real locations and nonprofessional actors.
