Outwith Fest: Kes (1969)

Main Theatre @ Carnegie Hall

BBFC Rating: PG

Part of our Ken Loach at 90 retrospective

Powerful and deeply moving British drama that follows Billy Casper, a quiet working-class teenager growing up in a Yorkshire mining town. Struggling at school and overlooked at home, Billy finds an unexpected sense of purpose when he discovers and trains a young kestrel. As his bond with the bird grows, he begins to experience confidence, freedom and hope in a world that often seems harsh and unforgiving. Directed by Ken Loach and celebrated for its realism, authentic performances and emotional depth, Kes remains one of British cinema's most enduring and influential films, resonating with audiences across generations.

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Supported by Film Hub Scotland, part of the BFI’s Film Audience Network, awarding funds from Screen Scotland and National Lottery funding from the BFI.

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