11'09'01: September 11th 2001 (Ken Loach, UK, 2002)
Runtime: 11 min 09 sec 01 frame
Synopsis:
To evoke the sheer scale of the shock wave which followed September 11,
To testify to the resonance of the event throughout the world,
To better convey the human dimension of this tragedy,
To bring reflection to emotion,
To give a voice to all,
A collective film
11 directors from different countries and cultures
11 visions of the tragic events which occurred in New York City on September 11, 2001
11 points of view engaging their individual conscience
Complete freedom of expression.
Ken Loach
Born Nuneaton, 1936. Studied Law at Oxford, then trained as an actor and director at the BBC. Politically engaged, he made his directorial debut in 1967 with Poor Cow. In the seventies he worked mostly for television; in 1980 he went back to the cinema with Black Jack. In 1990 and 1993 he won the Special Jury Prize at the Cannes Film Festival with Hidden Agenda and Raining Stones. His comedy Riff-Raff was awarded the 1992 Felix for Best European Film. The Navigators was screened at the Venice Film Festival in 2001 . His latest feature Sweet Sixteen won the Best Screenplay Award at this year’s Cannes Film Festival. When 11’ 09” 01 - September 11was premiered at the recent Venice Film Festival, Ken Loach’s episode was awarded with the Fipresci critics’ prize for outstanding short film.
Where were you on September 11 2001? What did you feel when you learnt about these events?
I was at my mother’s house in the Midlands. I was astounded by the audacity and horror of the attack, but, in retrospect, some such attack has been inevitable.
What events or personal experiences did you want to bring to light through your short? What personal echo to the events of September 11?
I’d rather let the film speak for itself.
Awards:
2002: Venice Film Festival, winner of Year Result Award
2003: Meilleur film de l'Union Européenne, nominated for César Best European Union Film
2003: National Board of Review, USA, winner Freedom of Expression Award, Year Result Award
2003: UNESCO, winner FIPRESCI Prize Best Short FilmUNESCO Award
| Credits:
Director/Scriptwriter: Ken Loach |
Galatée Films |
