Full awards and nominations of Kes
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Drama
Ken Loach's "Kes" follows the tough life of Billy Casper (David Bradley), a young boy in living on the poor end of Barnsley, in the mining areas of Yorkshire County. However, when Billy finds an injured kestrel and attempts to nurse the bird back to health, he finds a new friend and a new purpose. Loachs poignant film is a masterpiece of British cinema.
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BAFTA 1971: British Academy Film Awards (Movies from 1970)
- nom. Best Film
- nom. Best Director (Ken Loach)
- winner Best Supporting Actor (Colin Welland)
- nom. Best Original Screenplay (Barry Hines , Ken Loach, Tony Garnett)
- winner Most Promising Newcomer to Film (David Bradley)
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NBR (National Board of Review) - Awards for 1970
- nom. Top Ten Films
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17th International Film Festival Karlovy Vary 1970
- winner Grand Prix - Best Film