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As he handed Ken Loach his Lifetime Achievement Prize at the European Film Awards in Germany this year, Eric Cantona - one of the stars of Loach's movie Looking for Eric - called him "a hero of independent cinema". Full Article at BBC News
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Arthur Peyret plays the title role in François Ozon's “Ricky.” “Ricky,” which opens at the IFC Center in Manhattan on Wednesday, is the story of a factory worker (Alexandra Lamy) who becomes pregnant from an impulsive hookup. Full Article at OH NO THEY DIDN'T
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Director Ken Loach arrives for the UK premiere of "Looking For Eric" in Manchester, northern England, June 1, 2009. Following its World Premiere at the Cannes Film Festival, Loach�s film, opens across the UK on June 12. View Photo »
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It's a little period of English history that hasn't often been depicted ... I remember Ken Loach telling us in film school that if you want to steer clear of cliches, go back and research. When you do that, you come up with a more faceted image than what you typically find in film.
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'The sad fact is that most of the films we are celebrating tonight won't be seen in large areas of Europe,' Loach commented after receiving the award. Full Article at Guardian Unlimited
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BOCHUM, Germany -- "The White Ribbon," Michael Haneke's powerful depiction of a German village on the eve of World War I, conquered the 2009 European Film Awards, beating out Oscar champ "Slumdog Millionaire" to win the top trophies in the best film... Full Article at Hollywood Reporter
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Anatole Kaletsky: We need bankers more than they need us Frank Skinner: Wootton Bassett, outpost of lost England Hugo Rifkind: Rooms need a view. Full Article at Times Online
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Director Ken Loach (L) leaves the Festival Palace with cast member Eric Cantona (R) and actress Rachida Brakni after the screening of his film "Looking For Eric" in competition at the 62nd Cannes Film Festival, May 18, 2009. View Photo »
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Kevin MacDonald recounts a transforming moment when, as a student at Oxford, he found himself sitting in front of a film made by his grandfather, Emeric Pressburger: The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp. Full Article at The Independent
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A woman from Western Sahara, Aminatou Haidar, lies on the floor at Lanzarote airport on hunger strike and near death. She was refused entry to her own country because she refused to write "Moroccan" on her departure card. Full Article at Comment Is Free
About Ken Loach
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Kenneth Loach (born 17 June 1936), commonly known as Ken Loach, is an English film and television director. He is known for his naturalistic, social realism directing style and for his socialist beliefs, which are evident in his film treatment of social issues such as homelessness (e.g. , Cathy Come Home) and labour rights (e.g. , Riff-Raff). Full Article
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Director Ken Loach (L) leaves the Festival Palace with and cast member Eric Cantona after the screening of his film "Looking For Eric" in competition at the 62nd Cannes Film Festival, May 18, 2009. Twenty films compete for the prestigious Palme d'Or which will be awarded on May 24.
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French actor and former football player Eric Cantona (C) and his wife French actress Rachida Brakni (2ndL), British actress Stephanie Bishop (L) and British director Ken Loach (R) leave after the screening of the movie "Looking for Eric", in competition at the 62nd Cannes Film Festival...
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French actor and former football player Eric Cantona (C) and his wife French actress Rachida Brakni (L) and British director Ken Loach (R) leave after the screening of the movie "Looking for Eric", in competition at the 62nd Cannes Film Festival on May 18, 2009.
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British Director Ken Loach, right, gives the thumbs up as British actor, Steve Evets, left, looks on during arrivals for the screening of the film "Looking for Eric,"at the 62nd International film festival in Cannes, southern France, Monday, May 18, 2009.
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Director Ken Loach (L) arrives with his wife Lesley Ashton (2nd L), cast member Eric Cantona (2nd R) and actress Rachida Brakni for the screening of his film "Looking For Eric" in competition at the 62nd Cannes Film Festival, May 18, 2009.
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CANNES, FRANCE - MAY 18: Director Ken Loach and actor Stefan Gumbs attend the Looking For Eric Premiere held at the Palais Des Festivals during the 62nd International Cannes Film Festival on May 18, 2009 in Cannes, France.
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CANNES, FRANCE - MAY 18: Director Ken Loach (C) with actors Gerard Kearns and John Henshaw attends the Looking For Eric Premiere held at the Palais Des Festivals during the 62nd International Cannes Film Festival on May 18, 2009 in Cannes, France.
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French actor and former football player Eric Cantona (C) arrives with his wife Rachida Brakni and British actor Steve Evets(R) for the screening of the movie "Looking for Eric" directed by Ken Loach (L), in competition at the 62nd Cannes Film Festival on May 18, 2009.
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CANNES, FRANCE - MAY 18: Members of cast and crew including director Ken Loach, actor Eric Cantona, actress Rachida Brakni, actor Steve Evets and Gerard Kearns attend the Looking For Eric Premiere held at the Palais Des Festivals during the 62nd International Cannes Film Festival on Ma...
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It's a little period of English history that hasn't often been depicted ... I remember Ken Loach telling us in film school that if you want to steer clear of cliches, go back and research. When you do that, you come up with a more faceted image than what you typically find in film.
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In recent years, Ken Loach has voiced a number of criticisms against Israel and its policies
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