
Appeal for Left-Wing Political List in Rome Against Mayor
An appeal signed by Ken Loach and other cinema figures calls for an antagonistic left-wing political list to challenge the current mayor in Rome.
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An appeal signed by Ken Loach and other cinema figures calls for an antagonistic left-wing political list to challenge the current mayor in Rome.

Many creators and actors, including Ken Loach, have taken public political stances that extend beyond the confines of the big screen.

A wave of international stars including Javier Bardem, Mark Ruffalo and Ken Loach have joined the petition warning against what signatories describe as the “far-right grip” tightening around the…

Film-maker and long-time Corbyn ally Ken Loach has criticized 'Your Party' for internal infighting, stating that their 'poor behaviour' squandered a historic opportunity to unite the left against the far right.

Palme d’Or winner Ken Loach will return to the Cannes Film Festival for a screening of his Spanish Civil War drama 'Land and Freedom' as part of the Cinéma de Plage lineup.

British director Ken Loach, known for his realistic films that often lack happy endings and feature relatable characters rather than stars, celebrates his 90th birthday.

Mark Ruffalo, Javier Bardem, Ken Loach, and other prominent figures have signed a letter expressing concern over French billionaire Vincent Bolloré's growing influence on media and culture.

Filmmaker Ken Loach spoke at a screening of his film 'Land and Freedom', warning about the rise of fascism with a 'friendly face' and referencing the 'genocide of Israel against the Palestinians'.

The Cannes Film Festival showcased a diverse range of film premieres, industry discussions, and security measures. Iranian director Asghar Farhadi notably used the platform to speak out against state violence and international conflicts.

The Karlovy Vary International Film Festival, the world's second oldest film festival, is celebrating two significant milestones: 80 years since its first edition and its 60th edition, with plans to honor actress Emília Vášáryová and screen classics by Powell-Pressburger and Ken Loach.

Prominent figures like Javier Bardem, Aki Kaurismäki, and Ken Loach are supporting protests against far-right entrepreneur Vincent Bolloré, sparking a power struggle in French cinema, though critics question the timing of the protests.

Ken Loach and Rebecca O’Brien’s Sixteen Films has boarded "Forgotten Spaceman," a documentary short by BAFTA-nominated filmmaker Elham Ehsas, ahead of its festival debut.

The Cannes Film Festival featured premieres of films like Pedro Almodóvar's 'Bitter Christmas' and Andrey Zvyagintsev's 'Minotaur,' which received an 8-minute standing ovation. The event also saw actors making political statements against Trump and Putin, and a press screening evacuation due to a medical emergency.

Sixteen Films, founded by Ken Loach and Rebecca O’Brien, has finalized three significant deals to consolidate a selection of the director's back catalog titles under one umbrella.

Director Ken Loach revisits his film 'I, Daniel Blake,' noting that the issues it highlighted, such as the reliance on food banks, have become even more entrenched and institutionalized since its release.