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Ken Loach
A retired English filmmaker uses his craft to expose the harsh realities of poverty and inequality, challenging societal norms and inspiring change through powerful, unflinching storytelling.
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In short · Directing since 1967, 7 decades active, 60 credits.
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Biography
Kenneth Charles Loach is a retired English filmmaker known for his socially critical directing style and socialist perspectives. His work often addresses pressing social issues such as poverty, homelessness, and labor rights. Through his films, Loach has highlighted the struggles of marginalized communities, offering a poignant critique of societal structures. His contributions to cinema have earned him recognition as a prominent voice in socially conscious filmmaking.
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The Old Oak(2023)
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Sorry We Missed You(2019)
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In Conversation with Jeremy Corbyn(2016)
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I, Daniel Blake(2016)
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Jimmy's Hall(2014)
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The Spirit of '45(2013)
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The Angels' Share(2012)
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Route Irish(2010)
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Looking for Eric(2009)
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It's a Free World...(2007)
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The Wind That Shakes the Barley(2006)
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McLibel(2005)
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Tickets(2005)
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A Fond Kiss(2004)
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Sweet Sixteen(2002)
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The Navigators(2001)
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Bread and Roses(2000)
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My Name Is Joe(1998)
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Carla's Song(1996)
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Land and Freedom(1995)
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Ladybird Ladybird(1994)
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Raining Stones(1993)
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Riff-Raff(1991)
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Hidden Agenda(1990)
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Singing the Blues in Red(1986)
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Which Side Are You On?(1984)
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A Question of Leadership(1981)
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Looks and Smiles(1981)
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The Gamekeeper(1980)
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Black Jack(1979)
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- Deleau: Le cinéma en libertéSelf · 2025
- La légende de la Palme d'or continue...Self · 2025
- Oh Jeremy Corbyn: The Big LieSelf · 2023
- Yallah GazaSelf · 2023
- Cannes UncutSelf · 2023
- Once Upon a Time in ItalySelf · 2022
- I Get Knocked DownSelf · 2021
- Victoria Wood: The Secret ListSelf · 2020
- Cinetree MasterclassSelf · 2019
- Studio B UnscriptedSelf · 2019
- Who Killed British Cinema?Self · 2018
- CzechMate: In Search of Jiří MenzelSelf · 2018
- Um Filme de CinemaSelf · 2017
- Versus: The Life and Films of Ken LoachSelf - Film Director · 2016
- Jirí Menzel - To Make a Comedy Is No FunSelf · 2016
- In ConversationSelf · 2015
- We Are ManySelf · 2014
- CatastroikaSelf - Interviewee · 2012
- Football RebelsSelf · 2012
- The Story of Film: An OdysseySelf (1 Episode) · 2011
- CheminotsSelf · 2010
- Great DirectorsSelf · 2009
- The Story Of Film An OdysseySelf (1 Episode) · 2000
- Jane Austen Rise Of A GeniusSelf (3 Episodes) · 2000
- A Turnip Head's Guide to the British CinemaSelf · 1986
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