Kes 1970
“They beat him. They deprived him. They ridiculed him. They broke his heart. But they couldn’t break his spirit.”
What is Kes?
Kes is a film first released in 1970. Catalogued under Drama.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1970
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 111 minutes
- Release date
- Apr 3, 1970
- Studios
- Woodfall Film Productions, Kestrel Films
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
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Overview
Kes is a film first released in 1970. Catalogued under Drama. Produced and broadcast by Woodfall Film Productions, Kestrel Films. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A troubled Yorkshire boy finds purpose and hope by training a wild kestrel falcon.”
- Features a powerful central performance about finding purpose
- Portrays working-class life with stark realism
- Contains themes of abuse and a bleak environment
- May feel slow-paced for modern viewers
Watch it if you appreciate grounded dramas about youth and resilience.
The film deals with themes of bullying, domestic abuse, and a harsh social environment.
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Who is the main character?
The main character is Billy Casper, a 15-year-old working-class boy.
What is the film about?
It follows a bullied boy who tames and trains a pet kestrel falcon named Kes.
Where does Billy live?
Billy lives in Yorkshire.
Who helps Billy with his falconry?
He is helped and encouraged by his English teacher and fellow students.
Does Billy have support at home?
No, he is ignored and abused at home by his indifferent mother and older brother.
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