Versus: The Life And Films Of Ken Loach

Versus: The Life And Films Of Ken Loach, from BBC Films, presents a candid behind-the-scenes account of Ken Loach’s career in the run-up to the release of his Palme d’Or winning film I, Daniel Blake, set to premiere on BBC Two.

Director Louise Osmond was granted exclusive access on set and uses this as a starting point to explore Loach’s career, from his early beginnings as an actor to his acclaimed TV dramas and later as an award-winning feature director.

As well as interviews with Loach, Osmond talks with a host of his admirers, adversaries, colleagues and collaborators including: Cillian Murphy, Gabriel Byrne, Paul Laverty, Nell Dunn, Alan Parker, Melvyn Bragg, Sheila Hancock, Ricky Tomlinson, Chris Menges, Crissy Rock, and Barry Ackroyd.

This year will see Ken Loach celebrate his 80th birthday, release his 50th major work I, Daniel Blake and commemorate Cathy Come Home’s 50th anniversary in November. Versus: The Life And Films Of Ken Loach is more than just a document of Loach’s work, but a captivating study on the process and struggles of building a unique career and body of work.

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