Ken Loach
Ken Loach is a renowned British film director and screenwriter, known for his poignant social realism and commitment to portraying the struggles of the working class. With a career spanning several decades, Loach has directed acclaimed films like 'Kes', 'The Wind That Shakes the Barley', and 'I, Daniel Blake', which have earned him numerous awards, including the Palme d'Or at Cannes. His work often highlights social issues, exploring themes of poverty, injustice, and class struggle, making him a significant figure in British cinema and a voice for the marginalized.
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Ken Loach was Kenneth Williams' understudy in the 1959 theatrical revue, Pieces of Eight.
‘He loved showing his bum. Loved it’: the subversive genius of Kenneth Williams | Film
United Kingdom· 2026-02-20
Ken Loach is turning 90 this summer and has recently directed a new film titled 'The Old Oak'.
Was läuft im Fernsehen? Die besten Filme im TV-Programm des Wochenendes - Medien
Germany· 2026-02-01
Ken Loach directed the film that addresses the challenges faced by the residents of Durham.
Segunda na TV: O Pub The Old Oak, dragões e outros animais | Televisão
Portugal· 2025-12-22
He directs the latest film that addresses the critical issue of refugee integration.
HOME CINEMA: Ο γείτονας με το σκοτεινό παρελθόν
Greece· 2025-12-01
The group performed in Tel Aviv, despite boycott calls and public criticism from cultural figures including British director Ken Loach.
Radiohead’s Thom Yorke says he would ‘absolutely not’ play in Israel now | RadioheadUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-27
Ken Loach is another international colleague who supported Jafar Panahi's release from prison.
Kinoteātros nonāk Kannu kino festivāla laureāte
Latvia· 2025-10-21
Ken Loach described Thatcher as the most destructive Prime Minister of modern times.
Margaret Thatchers Aufstieg und Vermächtnis
Switzerland· 2025-10-13
Ken Loach critiques the Labour Party's moral decline under Starmer's leadership.
Joaquín Estefanía: Reino Unido: la principal confrontación será entre demócratas y la extrema derecha de Farage | Ideas
Spain· 2025-10-06
Ken Loach is among the artists who have signed a letter for a ceasefire in Palestine.
Cuando apoyar a Palestina dejó de ser tabú en Hollywood (y Javier Bardem vino a demostrarlo) | CulturaSpain· 2025-09-21
Gordon’s film lies within the strong tradition of engaged social realism that, in Britain, we associate with Ken Loach.
CINEMASCOPE : SEARCHING FOR A PRIVATE PARADISE - Newspaper
Pakistan· 2025-09-17
Ken Loach is mentioned as a signatory of the statement against Israeli cinema.
ההיגיון של סטון: כשכורתים עצים, עפים סרטים
Israel· 2025-09-11
Ken Loach is among the filmmakers calling for a boycott of Israeli cinema due to its involvement in the Palestinian genocide.
Contra “cúmplices” da “carnificina em Gaza”, actores e realizadores apelam a boicote | Médio OrientePortugal· 2025-09-08
Ken Loach is a prominent figure who condemned the ban on the group Palestinian Action.
Više od 400 uhapšenih u Londonu na skupu podrške zabranjenoj grupi Palestinska akcija
Montenegro· 2025-09-07
Ken Loach is a prominent figure who reacted against the ban on Palestine Action.
Λονδίνο: Σύλληψη 425 ατόμων σε συγκέντρωση υποστήριξης της Palestine ActionGreece· 2025-09-07
Ken Loach is a director who was mentioned in connection with the Venice4Palestine organization advocating for a clear condemnation of Israel.
La oleada de indignación global por Gaza abre una brecha en la impunidad de Israel | InternacionalSpain· 2025-09-07
Ken Loach participated in Silvio Tendler's last documentary, contributing to its utopian vision.
Morre o documentarista Silvio Tendler, de 'Jango' e 'Glauber, labirinto do Brasil', aos 75 anos
Brazil· 2025-09-06
Ken Loach is noted for his support of the film and its message regarding Palestine.
‘‘Assez’’ » – La Presse de Tunisie
Tunisia· 2025-09-06
Ken Loach has collaborated with Paul Laverty for three decades and has been accused of antisemitism.
Paul Laverty, detenido por denunciar el genocidio en Gaza: “Están recortando las libertades civiles ante nuestros propios ojos” | CulturaSpain· 2025-09-04
Ken Loach is one of the international filmmakers who signed the letter to the festival.
Miles de personas se manifiestan por Gaza en medio del Festival de Venecia | CulturaSpain· 2025-08-30
Ken Loach is one of the directors who signed the letter urging the Venice Film Festival to engage with the ongoing crisis in Palestine.
« Arrêtez les horloges, éteignez les étoiles » – La Presse de TunisieTunisia· 2025-08-28
Ken Loach is one of the international signatories to the open letter urging the Venice film festival to take a stand on the crisis in Gaza.
Activists hope to shift Venice film festival’s focus on to crisis in Gaza | Venice film festivalUnited Kingdom· 2025-08-27
Ken Loach is a prominent supporter of the V4P initiative at the festival.
La masacre en Gaza sacude el festival de cine de Venecia más repleto de estrellas que se recuerda | Cine: estrenos y críticasSpain· 2025-08-27
Ken Loach is mentioned as one of the artists who requested not to invite two colleagues for their support of the IDF.
LaBiennale e le proteste ProPal: «Si fa rumore se i bambini muoiono»
Italy· 2025-08-26
Ken Loach is a British filmmaker who has publicly condemned the government's decision regarding the Action Palestine group.
O argumentista Paul Laverty é um terrorista porque vestiu uma T-shirt pró-Palestina? | PalestinaPortugal· 2025-08-26
Ken Loach is a director known for his collaboration with Paul Laverty.
La policía británica detiene al cineasta Paul Laverty, esposo de Icíar Bollaín, por su apoyo público a Acción Palestina | InternacionalSpain· 2025-08-25
Ken Loach is a prominent director who supports the call for action regarding Palestine.
Čas je, da tudi v Benetkah obsodijo genocid v Gazi
Slovenia· 2025-08-25
Ken Loach is one of the supporters advocating for a clear stance on the situation in Gaza during the Venice Film Festival.
Appello degli artisti Propal: la Biennale di Venezia ritiri l'invito a Gal Gadot e Gerard ButlerItaly· 2025-08-25
Ken Loach is one of the supporters advocating for a clear stance on the situation in Gaza during the Venice Film Festival.
Appello degli artisti Propal: la Biennale di Venezia ritiri l'invito a Gal Gadot e Gerard ButlerItaly· 2025-08-25Ken Loach is a director who is part of the curatorial group for the Katrin Cartlidge Foundation.
Rekordno zanimanje za vstopnice, kmalu premiera Belo se pere na 90Slovenia· 2025-08-19
Ken Loach directed Terence Stamp in the film 'Poor Cow'.
Terence Stamp, a kid from London’s East End, appeared in all the right films for all the right directors – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-08-18
