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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
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.
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.
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.
Jun 20, 2023 · When I met them on the terrace of the Palais des Festivals at Cannes, director Ken Loach and his writing partner Paul Laverty—who together have been to Cannes 11 times and won two Palmes d’Or—informed me that of the roughly 150 journalists who sought to interview them about their Competition selection, The Old Oak, I was the ...
Sep 18, 2023 · The filmmakers discuss their latest work, a trilogy of films set in the north-east of England that tackle austerity, poverty and migration. They reveal how they researched, wrote and directed the story of a Syrian family and a local community.
