Xenophobia is fought gallantly through empathy and solidarity with the marginalised as Syrian refugees find new homes in Northeast England, in Loach’s exceptional and emotionally-stirring swansong.
Carol White’s excellent performance as a young working-class woman in Ken Loach’s first feature gives us a taste of late ‘60s UK and what it feels like to suffer from the misdeeds of men.
Ken Loach’s take on the perils and false hopes of the gig economy is at once heartbreaking and angry.
A tremendously urgent social realist work with a strong emotional core, blessed by Loach’s unadulterated approach to simplicity.
Loach tackles the Spanish Civil War with aplomb in this unique war film that is not about war itself but the battle of ideals and minds.
Arguably Ken Loach’s masterpiece of 1970s British working-class social realism, with an absolutely stunning performance by the 14-year old non-professional actor David Bradley.
Eternality Tan 