I was texting with a buddy last night about my love for Ken Loach’s Land and Freedom and I realized that I don’t think I’ve ever written about him on this site.
And he’s certainly a director worth studying.
My first introduction to him was The Wind that Shakes the Barley, but I was happy to discover he had dozens more films to dig through, and I have been ever since.
Ken Loach has been a seminal figure in British cinema for over five decades. His commitment to social realism, combined with a unique directorial style, has not only shaped the landscape of British film, but also inspired countless filmmakers around the world.
Here are ten directing lessons you can learn by watching his films.
