Kenneth Charles Loach (born 17 June 1936) is an English filmmaker. His socially critical directing style and socialist views 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).

Ken Loach. Director: Sorry We Missed You. Unlike virtually all his contemporaries, Ken Loach has never succumbed to the siren call of Hollywood, and it's virtually impossible to imagine his particular brand of British socialist realism translating well to that context.

Jun 17, 2020 · One of Britain’s finest directors, Ken Loach, has had a whirlwind career but has always done his best to centre on one aspect of society—the forgotten. However, the real forgotten people and not the outsiders or the outliers, the humble middling majority, it …

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.

Aug 27, 2011 · Ken Loach. London audiences have a rare opportunity this week – to attend the first public screening of a film that so incensed its funders they wanted it incinerated.

Dec 20, 2023 · Ken Loach is a British filmmaker whose career has spanned over five decades, marked by an unwavering commitment to social realism and a keen eye for the human condition. His films are...

Apr 2, 2024 · Ken Loach, the director behind films such as 'Kes' and 'The Old Oak', has confirmed his plans to retire from filmmaking in order to prioritise his health.