#76. Angel’s Share
Director: Ken Loach
Writer(s): Paul Laverty
Producers: Rebecca O’Brien
Distributor: Rights Available
The Gist: This follows protagonist Robbie as he sneaks into the maternity hospital to visit his young girlfriend Leonie and hold his newborn son Luke for the first time. Overwhelmed by the moment, he swears that Luke will not have the same tragic life he has had. Escaping a prison sentence by the skin of his teeth, he’s given one last chance…(more)
Cast: Loach regulars John Henshaw, William Ruane, Gary Maitland, Roger Allam with Paul Brannigan, Siobhan Reilly and Jasmin Riggins.
List Worthy Reasons…: Ken Loach isn’t showing any signs of slowing down in his fourth decade of filmmaking, but what’s noteworthy in this portion of the Palme D’Or winning English filmmaker’s career is how his material, and not his trademark realism is switching up the tone. Shot in Glasgow and penned by his right-hand man Paul Laverty, Loach is taking on another comedy (2009’s Looking For Eric was his first successful attempt).
Release Date/Status?: Long time completed, this should follow in the footsteps of his previous films and grab a Cannes Main Comp slot. North American release could come towrd the end of the year, or 2013.
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