Thursday, September 03, 2026

In the pocket of silence

Kes (1969) is one of Ken Loach's masterpieces. It's a coming-of-age drama in which a young schoolboy, Billy (David Bradley), finds immense joy in raising a kestrel named Ken in a bleak working-class town. A film with emotional weight that lingers long after viewing. These absolute classics of the film world.

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