Born on June 17, 1936, in Nuneaton, Warwickshire, he is a renowned British film director and screenwriter celebrated for his socially conscious works. Initially studying law at St Peter's College, Oxford, he shifted to television in the 1960s, directing plays for the BBC. His films often address social issues, with notable works like "Kes" and "I, Daniel Blake," which won the Palme d'Or. He is known for his realistic style and commitment to depicting the struggles of the working class.
CARLA'S SONG
Carla's Song is a 1996 drama film directed by Ken Loach. It tells the story of a Scottish bus driver who falls in love with a Nicaraguan refugee. The...
KES
Kes is a 1969 British drama film directed by Ken Loach. It tells the story of a young boy named Billy who befriends and trains a kestrel. The film...
THE ANGELS' SHARE
The Angels' Share is a British comedy-drama film about a young father who is given a second chance to turn his life around. He and his friends embark...
I, DANIEL BLAKE
I, Daniel Blake is a poignant social drama that tells the story of a middle-aged carpenter, Daniel Blake, who struggles to navigate the bureaucratic...
SWEET SIXTEEN
Liam is a young teenager who discovers that his mother, who he thought was dead, is actually alive and working as a prostitute. Determined to reunite...
THE WIND THAT SHAKES THE BARLEY
The Wind That Shakes the Barley is a 2006 historical drama film set during the Irish War of Independence and the subsequent Irish Civil War. It...
MY NAME IS JOE
My Name Is Joe is a 1998 British drama film directed by Ken Loach. The film follows the story of a recovering alcoholic named Joe who falls in love...
ROUTE IRISH
Route Irish is a 2010 drama film directed by Ken Loach. The movie follows the story of two former soldiers who go on a mission to uncover the truth...
CATHY COME HOME
Cathy Come Home is a powerful British television drama directed by Ken Loach. The film explores the harsh realities of homelessness and the welfare...
LADYBIRD LADYBIRD
Ladybird Ladybird is a powerful drama film based on a true story of a British woman who fights against the social services to keep her children. The...
RAINING STONES
Raining Stones is a British drama film directed by Ken Loach. It tells the story of a man who struggles to provide for his family and resorts to...
LOOKING FOR ERIC
Looking for Eric is a heartwarming drama about a middle-aged postman who turns to his hero, soccer star Eric Cantona, for life advice. As the postman...
BREAD AND ROSES
Bread and Roses is a poignant drama directed by Ken Loach that explores the struggles of immigrant workers in Los Angeles. The film follows Maya, an...
RIFF-RAFF
Riff-Raff is a British drama film directed by Ken Loach. It tells the story of a group of homeless people living in a derelict building in London,...
SORRY WE MISSED YOU
Sorry We Missed You is a 2019 drama film directed by Ken Loach. The movie follows the story of a family struggling to make ends meet in modern-day...
HIDDEN AGENDA
Hidden Agenda is a political thriller film directed by Ken Loach. The story follows an American human rights activist who is killed in Northern...