Ken Loach, Paul Laverty, and Rebecca O'Brien will discuss their Palme d'Or-winning films at the Edinburgh Film Festival.

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Producer Jeremy Thomas will discuss his prolific career and introduce a 35mm screening of Bad Timing.

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