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Paul Laverty (born April 1, 1957) is a screenwriter and lawyer best known for his screenplays for films directed by Ken Loach.
Paul Laverty is a British-born writer and actor who has collaborated with director Ken Loach on many films. He was born in Calcutta, India, and has a law degree and a philosophy degree.
- January 1, 1
- Writer, Actor
- Calcutta, India
- Paul Laverty
Mar 10, 2020 · Paul Laverty is a screenwriter who has collaborated with director Ken Loach for over 20 years. He talks about his films, his research, and his passion for social justice in this interview.
Apr 13, 2024 · Ken Loach’s longtime screenwriter Paul Laverty talks to Jacobin about their final collaboration on The Old Oak, which follows Syrian refugees and ex-miners in Northeast England, and why the working class remains the last hope for justice in the world.
May 24, 2024 · Paul Laverty (24) received the award which recognises a young person who, having built up their confidence and skills, has overcome barriers to secure and recently start employment, education or...
- Amy Cochrane
Jan 9, 2017 · Paul Laverty, the social realist screenwriter of Ken Loach, talks about his research and process for the Palme d'Or winner I, Daniel Blake. He reveals how he immersed himself in the world of welfare, interviewed experts and people, and dramatized the bureaucratic nightmare of the film.
Sep 29, 2023 · Paul Laverty, Ken Loach's long-time collaborator and screenwriter, discusses their last film, The Old Oak, which explores the social tensions in a historic mining town. He also reflects on their filmmaking partnership, their political views, and the challenges facing progressive politics in the UK.
