Kes (1970) - The British Classic That Will Break Your Heart

Take flight with this classic movie review of Kes (1970) brilliantly acted and heart-breaking, it's the story of a working-class English boy spends his free time caring for and training his pet kestrel. Directed by Ken Loach. Based on the 1968 book A Kestrel for a Knave by Billy Hines. Billy Casper (David Bradley), a 15-year-old working-class Yorkshire boy, tames and trains his pet kestrel falcon whom he names Kes. His English teacher Mr. Farthing (Colin Welland) is the only person who encourages him and takes time to visit Billy and Kes. It seems that Billy has finally found a positive purpose to his unhappy existence, until tragedy strikes. . Filmed on location in the North of England around a Sheffield mining town, Ken Loach brings a realism and authenticity that makes Kes one of the best British films in Cinema history. The film was released during a period when the British coal-mining industry was being run down. In October 1969, shortly before the film's release, the Yorkshire coalfield was brought to a standstill by an unofficial strike that forced the government to increase wages. . Steven at Reel Classic Films Reviews discusses the film, and how Kes is one of the greatest British films of all time. . Why not have look at some of my other Classic Film Reviews: Rosemary's Baby Review (1968)    • Rosemary’s Baby (1968) - Paranoia, Horror ...   The Wicker Man Review (1973)    • The Wicker Man (1973) - Folk Horror, Myste...   . For more movie related goodness, such as film reviews, Blu-ray collection videos, unboxing's, and movie top tens follow Reel Classic Film Reviews on Social... . Instagram:   / reelclassicfilmreviews   Facebook:   / reelclassicfilmreviews   . #kes #moviereview #classicfilm #film #cinema #kenloach #mustseemovie #britishfilm #filmrecap #movierecap #moviereaction #filmreaction . . . Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. No copyright infringement intended.