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Ken Loach
Kenneth Charles Loach, known as Ken Loach, is a significant figure in the English film industry. Born on 17 June 1936, Loach's career has been flourishing since the early 1960s. His directing style is heavily influenced by his socialist views, reflected dramatically in his films. His focus is primarily on social issues, such as poverty, homelessness, and labor rights, evident in his films like 'Poor Cow' (1967), 'Cathy Come Home' (1966), and 'Riff-Raff' (1991). Loach's work is widely recognized, with his film 'Kes' (1969) being voted the seventh greatest British film of the 20th century. Additionally, two of his movies, 'The Wind That Shakes the Barley' (2006) and 'I, Daniel Blake' (2016), won the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival.
Loach's journey began in his birthplace, Nuneaton, where he was born on 17 June 1936. After joining the Royal Air Force at 19, he directed an open-air production of Bartholomew Fair for the Experimental Theatre Club during his time at St Peter's College, Oxford. His transition to the cinematic world was gradual, starting from the regional theatre realm to directing for BBC Television. Overcoming hurdles such as political censorship, his career took a turn when political changes in the UK sparked a new beginning for him. His later works include global political dramas and personal relationship examinations.
Biography, Career & Filmography
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Given Name: Kenneth Charles Loach
Born: Nuneaton, England
Citizenship: British
Birthday: June 17, 1936
Occupations: Film director,screenwriter
Years Active: 1962-present
Children: 5
Spouses: Lesley Ashton
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Awards and Nominations Received by Ken Loach
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I, Daniel Blake
The Wind That Shakes the Barley
McLibel
September 11
Looking for Eric
Bread and Roses
Jimmy's Hall
Sorry We Missed You
The Angels' Share
Ae Fond Kiss...
Sweet Sixteen
The Old Oak
Making Kes
Catastroika
The Spirit of ’45
Route Irish
A Special Day
In Conversation With Jeremy Corbyn
The Dream Palace: A People’s History of Tyneside Cinema
CzechMate: In Search of Jiří Menzel
Who Killed British Cinema?
Versus: The Life and Films of Ken Loach
Greg Davies: Looking for Kes
About Cinema
Sorry We Missed You
Tickets
Carry On Ken
It’s a Free World…
Hidden Agenda
The Gamekeeper
Looks and Smiles
The Red and the Blue
Which Side Are You On?
Riff-Raff
Time to Go
Shooting from the Heart: Chris Menges, Cameraman
Drama Out of a Crisis: A Celebration of Play for Today
Victoria Wood: The Secret List
Fatherland
Once upon a time… “I, Daniel Blake”
I Get Knocked Down
A Bolsa ou a Vida
Reel Britannia
Thatcher’s Not Dead
Cannes Uncut
The Price of Coal, Part 1: Meet the People
Poor Cow
Three Clear Sundays
Black Jack
Land and Freedom
Days of Hope
The Golden Vision
The Rank and File
Up the Junction
Ladybird Ladybird
Talk About Work
Great Directors
Kes
Vittorio D.
In Two Minds
The Legend of the Palme d’Or Continues
The End of Arthur’s Marriage
The Big Flame
My Name Is Joe
Celuloide colectivo: el cine en guerra
Oh Jeremy Corbyn - The Big Lie
Raining Stones
The Price of Coal, Part 2: Back to Reality
Carla’s Song
Career Timeline
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2020
Sorry We Missed You
Drama Out of a Crisis: A Celebration of Play for Today
Self
Victoria Wood: The Secret List
Himself
2018
The Dream Palace: A People’s History of Tyneside Cinema
CzechMate: In Search of Jiří Menzel
Self
Who Killed British Cinema?
Self
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