Kes
1970
Bullied at school and ignored and abused at home by his indifferent mother and older brother, Billy Casper, a 15-year-old working-class Yorkshire boy, tames and trains his pet kestrel falcon whom he names Kes. Helped and encouraged by his English teacher and his fellow students, Billy finally finds a positive purpose to his unhappy existence.
Director:
Ken Loach
Writers:
Barry Hines, Ken Loach, Tony Garnett
Awards:
Won 2 BAFTA 6 wins & 5 nominations total
Production:
Ken Loach
Country:
United Kingdom
