Loach on Loach: Updated edition

Since its original 1998 publication, Loach on Loach has been updated to reflect the director's extensive work, including fourteen feature films like The Wind That Shakes the Barley and the North East trilogy. These films mark a period of stylistic assurance and deep compassion, shaped by Loach's collaboration with screenwriter Paul Laverty and producer Rebecca O'Brien, continuing his critique of ruling-class oppression and the exploitation of ordinary people. Through a series of lively conversations, Ken Loach offers detailed insights into the making of these humanistic films and shares his thoughtful commentary on British politics from the Thatcher era to the rise of Keir Starmer. This book not only traces the evolution of Loach's cinematic style but also underscores his unwavering dedication to portraying social realities and political struggles.