Ken Loach

Kenneth Charles Loach (English: Kenneth Charles Loach, June 17, 1936 -) is a British independent film and television director and screenwriter. His film and television works are widely known for their realistic and natural techniques and social themes, focusing on the lives of the lower class, labor rights, and promoting socialist ideas. His film works have repeatedly won multiple awards at international film festivals, including the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival and the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Venice Film Festival.