We asked Loach if the reports are true; whetherThe Old Oakis truly his finale.

Answered the director, One day at a time.

Your short-term memory goes and my eyesight is pretty rubbish now, so its quite tricky.

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CANNES, FRANCE - MAY 26: Ken Loach attends the “The Old Oak” red carpet during the 76th annual Cannes film festival at Palais des Festivals on May 26, 2023 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Mike Marsland/WireImage)

Thats a big difference because political understanding means you challenge those in power.

Why should those in power with the money when their system is failing support films that should challenge them?

Filmmakers can no longer operate in a safe space to voice their concerns about society per the filmmaker.

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Thats the problem, he said.

Organizing the opposition is the problem, said Loach.

The government doesnt want you to know that they are there, he said.

He should be in front of the Hague for war crimes, said the filmmaker.