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Kes

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Original title

Kes

Year

1969

Running time

113 min.

Country

United Kingdom

Director

Ken Loach

Screenwriter

Ken Loach, Barry Hines. Novel: Barry Hines

Cast

Music

John Cameron

Cinematography

Chris Menges

Producer

Kestrel Films, Woodfall Film Productions

Genre

Drama | Childhood. Birds. Small Town Life (Non-North American). Free Cinema

Synopsis

Ken Loach's "Kes" follows the tough life of Billy Casper (David Bradley), a young boy in living on the poor end of Barnsley, in the mining areas of Yorkshire County. However, when Billy finds an injured kestrel and attempts to nurse the bird back to health, he finds a new friend and a new purpose. Loachs poignant film is a masterpiece of British cinema.

Rankings Position

#43 Best British Movies

Awards: 1970: BAFTA Awards: Best Supporting Actor (Welland) and Promising Newcomer (Bradley). 5 Nominations

1970: Karlovy Vary International Film Festival: Best Film

1971: National Board of Review: Top Ten Films

1970: National Board of Review (NBR): nominated to Top Ten Films.

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