Sweet Sixteen
UK / Germany / Spain,
2002, 106 min
Directed by:
Ken LoachScreenplay:
Paul LavertyCinematography:
Barry AckroydComposer:
George FentonCast:
Martin Compston, Annmarie Fulton, William Ruane, Michelle Abercromby, Michelle Coulter, Gary Maitland, Matt Costello, Tam McKinlayVOD (1)
Plots(1)
Liam's mom is in prison, due to be released in time for his sixteenth birthday. Dreaming of the family like he never had, Liam is determined to make things better when his mother returns. But creating a new life requires cash, and at 16 there are few options for employment. It is not long before Liam and his friends' crazy schemes get him in over his head and into all sorts of trouble. (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
British Independent Film Awards (BIFA)
- 2002 - Best British Independent Film
- 2002 - Martin Compston (Most Promising Newcomer)
- 2002 - Ken Loach (Best Director)
- 2002 - William Ruane (Most Promising Newcomer)
- 2002 - Paul Laverty (Best Screenplay)
European Film Awards
- 2002 - Ken Loach (FIPRESCI Prize)
- 2002 - Ken Loach (Best Director)
- 2002 - Martin Compston (Best Actor)
- 2002 - Paul Laverty (Best Screenwriter)
- 2002 - Martin Compston (People's Choice Award Best Actor)
César Awards
- 2003 - Ken Loach (Best European Union Film)
Robert Awards (Danish Film Awards)
- 2004 - Ken Loach (Best Non-American Film)
Cannes Film Festival
- 2002 - Paul Laverty (Best Screenplay)
- 2002 - Ken Loach (Golden Palm - Official Competition)