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Carla's Song

Carla's Song (1998)

  • 83% of critics liked it
    (6 reviews)

  • 74% of users liked it
    (2,214 ratings)

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.
Directed By
Ken Loach
Written By
Paul Laverty
Genres
Drama
In Theaters
Jun 26, 1998 Wide
On DVD
Apr 13, 1999
Shadow Distribution

Critic Reviews

  • Maria Garcia, Film Journal International

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

  • Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, Spirituality and Practice

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

  • Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews

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

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Featured Audience Ratings

  • Daisy M


    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… More

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