Certain careers are worth following turn for turn, even after a seemingly unbelievable amount of time. Martin Scorsese, for instance, continues to create powerful, meaningful works of cinema long after most directors would have languished or retired. So too has director Ken Loach managed to not only continue his streak of excellent cinema, but to actually grow his skill throughout his over 40-year long career. So when images from his new film The Angels’ Share arrive from the production company (via The Playlist), you’d better believe it’s an occasion to make note of.
Update: Images removed at the request of the producer.
The images show some common Loach hallmarks. Down on their luck lower class people sticking together or suffering alone. All of them give a strong sense of place and character.
The Angel’s Share follows the fortunes of a new father who tries to make a life for himself by distilling whisky following a close-call with the justice system that almost landed him in prison. Helping him out is a band of fellow community service workers. The film, which is being positioned as a dramedy, was written by Paul Laverty (The Wing That Shakes the Barley) and stars William Ruane, John Henshaw, and Gary Maitland, among others.
Shooting on the film began last spring, and it is assumed that Loach is shooting for a premiere at Cannes this coming year.
Are these pictures and that synopsis enough to stoke your enthusiasm for this film?