Carla's Song (1998)

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Average Rating: 6.7/10
Reviews Counted: 6
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Release Date: Jun 26, 1998 Wide

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Britain's political firebrand Ken Loach goes to '80s Nicaragua, for a Contra-indicated romance between a political refugee and a Scots bus driver. Earnest, infuriating.

Unrated, 2 hr. 7 min.

Drama

Directed By: Ken Loach

Written By: Paul Laverty

In Theaters: Jun 26, 1998 Wide

On DVD: Apr 13, 1999

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An extraordinary illustration of the power of the cinematic art form.

January 5, 2007 Full Review Source: Film Journal International

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Maria Garcia

Film Journal International

A striking and memorable film about the emotional firefights that flare up when the personal and the political are linked.

March 3, 2002 Full Review Source: Spirituality and Practice

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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat

Spirituality and Practice

It really wasn't that bad of a film, it was just too flat and preachy.

January 1, 2000 Full Review Source: Ozus' World Movie Reviews

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Dennis Schwartz

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I was not familiar with Ken Loach's movies,till my friend recommended me Ae fond kiss, and all I want was to see more Ken Loach's movies.I believe he has a way to make you get emotionally involved in the plots and with the characters so you could understand the social situation they were living in. The movie took a

March 29, 2010