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Set in
Greenock, this is the raw, compassionate and perceptive
story of an impoverished teenager (wonderfully acted by
newcomer Compston) who tries desperately to find a stable
home for his mother - just emerging from prison and himself.
Critically acclaimed as Loach's best for over a decade,
the film portrays an age-group cruelly and callously betrayed
by an uncaring older generation. Don't expect easy answers
- it's unashamedly political, realistic and hard-hitting,
and warns of a desperate plight which it would be perilous
to ignore. Superbly scripted (Paul Laverty) and shot (Barry
Ackroyd), Loach has assembled a winning team.
Critics
'Tremendously
powerful.'' The Guardian
Awards
Cannes
Film Festival 2002
Best Screenplay for Paul Laverty
Ken Loach nominated for the Palme d'Or
Links
Sweet
Sixteen at the Cannes Film Festival
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Programme
Notes
The
programme notes for this film are available here.
Audience
Rating
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Director
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Ken
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Written by
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Paul Laverty
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Cast |
Martin Compston
Annmarie Fulton
William Ruane
Michelle Coulter
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Cert |
18 |
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Length |
1hr
45mins |
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Country |
UK
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Language |
English |
Ken
Loach Films at Blackstar
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