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Paul Laverty

Screenwriter / Actor / Lawyer | * 1957 (67) | Kolkata / Calcutta (India)
Paul Laverty (born 1957) is a screenwriter and lawyer best known for his screenplays for films directed by Ken Loach. ()
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Most frequent genres for this person: Drama | Comedies | Documentaries

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A middle aged carpenter, who requires state welfare after injuring himself, is joined by a single mother in a similar scenario. ...

I, Daniel Blake

Certification unknown

2016 | 3.9/5 | 1h 40min
Drama
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In 1920s Ireland young doctor Damien O'Donovan prepares to depart for a new job in a London hospital. As he says his goodbyes at a friend's farm, British Black and Tans arrive, and a young man is kill ...

The Wind That Shakes the Barley

NR

2006 | 3.7/5 | 2h 7min
Drama, War
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Ricky and his family have been fighting an uphill struggle against debt since the 2008 financial crash. An opportunity to wrestle back some independence appears with a shiny new van and the chance to ...

Sorry We Missed You

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2019 | 3.7/5 | 1h 40min
Drama
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Narrowly avoiding jail, new dad Robbie vows to turn over a new leaf. A visit to a whisky distillery inspires him and his mates to seek a way out of their hopeless lives. ...

The Angels' Share

R

2012 | 3.5/5 | 1h 41min
Drama, Comedy
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Awards & Nominations for Paul Laverty

Cannes Film Festival 4x European Film Award for Best Screenwriter European Film Academy Lux Award European Film Award for Best Film
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Movies with Paul Laverty as Actor(3)

as Interviewee2016 How to Make a Ken Loach Film
as himself2016 Versus: The Life and Films of Ken Loach
as himself2001 Ken and Rosa

Movies with Paul Laverty as Crew(20)

Writing/Screenplay2023 The Old Oak
Writing/Writer2019 Sorry We Missed You
Writing/Writer2018 Yuli
Writing/Screenplay2016 The Olive Tree
Writing/Screenplay2016 I, Daniel Blake
Writing/Writer2014 Jimmy's Hall
Writing/Screenplay2012 The Angels' Share
Writing/Writer2011 Route Irish
Writing/Screenplay2011 Even the Rain
Writing/Screenplay2009 Looking for Eric
Writing/Screenplay2007 It's a Free World...
Writing/Writer2006 Cargo
Writing/Screenplay2006 The Wind That Shakes the Barley
Writing/Screenplay2005 Tickets
Writing/Screenplay2004 Ae Fond Kiss...
Writing/Writer2002 11'09''01 September 11
Writing/Screenplay2002 Sweet Sixteen
Writing/Writer2000 Bread and Roses
Writing/Screenplay1998 My Name Is Joe
Writing/Screenplay1996 Carla's Song

Full Name: Paul Laverty
Citizenship: United Kingdom (UK)
Born: 1957 in Kolkata / Calcutta (India) (current age: 67 years)
Languages: English (EN)
Educated at: Strathclyde Law School, Pontifical Gregorian University, University of Strathclyde, The Scots College
Paul Laverty frequently works together with these people:
Ken Loach (21x, Crew)
Rebecca O'Brien (17x, Crew)
Jonathan Morris (16x, Crew)
George Fenton (12x, Crew)
Fergus Clegg (11x, Crew)
Barry Ackroyd (9x, Crew)
Joss Barratt (7x, Crew)
Ray Beckett (7x, Crew)
Kahleen Crawford (7x, Crew)
Robbie Ryan (6x, Crew)
Eimhear McMahon (6x, Crew)
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WatchPlayStream ID: PEOPLE:691670, Added: 10/29/2018, Last updated: 04/13/2024