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.
Born on Jun 17, 1936 (88 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 2 | 8.00 | 0.05% | +10% | 67,886,011 | 40,441 | $2,700,000 | 1,608$ |
| Pakistan | 2 | 8.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 220,892,331 | 143,857 | $280,000 | 182$ |
| Ireland | 1 | 8.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 5,030,000 | 2,379 | $5,100 | 2$ |
| Uruguay | 1 | 8.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 3,473,730 | 2,308 | $54,000 | 36$ |
| Switzerland | 1 | 8.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 6,112 | $700,000 | 494$ |
| Totals | 7 | 305,936,694 | 195,097 | $3,739,100 | 2,322$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Switzerland:
Ken Loach is another director who endorsed the documentary in an open letter to the BBC.
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Uruguay:
Sean Baker cites Ken Loach as one of his influences in filmmaking.
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Ireland:
Produced by Sixteen Films, which was cofounded by Ken Loach and his producer Rebecca O’Brien.
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Pakistan:
Veteran filmmaker Ken Loach is among the high-profile signatories of the protest letter against the BBC.
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United Kingdom:
Ken Loach was among the signatories of a letter urging the BBC to reinstate the documentary.
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Pakistan:
Ken Loach is a veteran filmmaker who signed the open letter criticizing the BBC's actions regarding the docu-film.
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United Kingdom:
Bong Joon Ho met Ken Loach and was inspired by his energy.
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