Special Event

In Conversation: Ken Loach, Paul Laverty & Rebecca O’Brien

1hr 30 mins

Special Event

Language

English

Run Time

1hr 30 minutes

Enhanced Access

Overview

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We are thrilled to welcome legendary British filmmaker Ken Loach and his long time creative collaborators, writer Paul Laverty and producer Rebecca O’Brien for a conversation event. The trio will discuss the acclaimed films they have created together over the years including Palme D’Or Winners The Wind That Shakes The Barley (2006) and I, Daniel Blake (2016).

Showtimes

Wed 20 Aug 2025 | 11:00
90 mins – EIFF @ Tollcross Central Hall Auditorium Get Tickets

The Venue

Tollcross Central Hall

2 West Tollcross,
Edinburgh,
EH3 9BP

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