His films are a call to revolt. He tirelessly portrays the human and social consequences of the liberal system, denounces the injustices that strike the most disadvantaged, and creates rare spaces where the voices of those never heard can resound. His aim is to keep us on our toes, to keep our anger alive.
« There are so many things that just make you angry and sad and desperate and raging really as along with many others and if you have the chance to contribute a little voice, to say something about that again – why wouldn’t you? »
Ken Loach
Driven by this flame, he makes great popular cinema. He firmly believes that storytelling, emotion and cinematic encounters can still weave links between individuals and raise awareness. And his convictions make Loach, above all, a formidable storyteller.
How do you approach its universe? How do you introduce it to those who are unfamiliar with it, while awakening the curiosity of the die-hard fans?
How to make a Ken Loach Film is a documentary designed for the Web that tells the story of how this committed filmmaker makes his films.
Drawing on interviews with friends and family and with Ken Loach himself, as well as footage from his most recent film, I, Daniel Blake, and archive footage of his extensive filmography and the history of England, How to make a Ken Loach Film takes us step by step through the stages of creating a film “by Ken Loach”, from its writing to its theatrical release.
How to make a Ken Loach Film is also available on iOS for iPad and iPhone.
