Paul Laverty

01 January, 2023

Paul Laverty was born in Calcutta, India, to an Irish mother and Scottish father. He obtained a Philosophy degree at the Gregorian University in Rome. Thereafter he obtained a law degree at Strathclyde Law School, in Glasgow. During the mid-eighties worked for a Nicaraguan domestic human rights organisation.

He has written the screenplays for several full length feature films directed by Ken Loach: including Sweet Sixteen (2002) – winner of Best Original Screenplay at Cannes, The Wind That Shakes the Barley (2006) – winner of the Palme d’Or at Cannes and It’s A Free World (2007) – winner of Best Original Screenplay at Venice Film Festival. He is married to Spanish filmmaker Icíar Bollaín, with whom he has made a number of feature films.

Books: Looking For Eric, Route Irish, The Angels' Share, Jimmy's Hall, I, Daniel Blake, Sorry We Missed You, The Old Oak, Even The Rain

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Sorry We Missed You

Rebecca O’Brien, Paul Laverty, Ken Loach

The official book of the major motion picture, Sorry We Missed You, part of a trilogy of films set in the northeast of England that includes the Palme d’Or winning I, Daniel Blake and The Old Oak.

I, Daniel Blake

Rebecca O’Brien, Paul Laverty, Ken Loach

Winner of the Palme d'Or at Cannes Winner Outstanding British Film at the British Academy Film Awards Official book for Palme d’Or winning film, I, Daniel Blake. Daniel Blake, 59, has worked as a joiner most of his life in Newcastle. Now, after a heart attack and nearly falling from a scaffold, he needs help from the State for the first time in his li..

Jimmy's Hall

Rebecca O’Brien, Paul Laverty, Ken Loach

The official tie-in book of major motion picture from Palme d’Or winning filmmaking team Ken Loach, Rebecca O'Brien and Paul Laverty. Jimmy’s Hall is a story inspired by the life and times of Jimmy Gralton and a country hall in Ireland. Jimmy Gralton’s sin was to build a dance hall on a rural crossroads in Ireland where young people could come to learn, t..

The Angels' Share

Rebecca O’Brien, Paul Laverty, Ken Loach

Four Friends. One Mission. Lots of Spirit. A bittersweet comedy about a Glasgow boy locked in a family feud who just wants a way out. When Robbie sneaks into the maternity hospital to visit his young girlfriend Leonie and hold his newborn son Luke for the first time, he is overwhelmed. He swears that Luke will not lead the same stricken life he has led. ..

Route Irish

Rebecca O’Brien, Paul Laverty, Ken Loach

The official tie-in book of major motion picture from Palme d’Or winning filmmaking team Ken Loach, Rebecca O'Brien and Paul Laverty. Fergus met Frankie on his first day at school and they’ve been in each others’ shadow ever since. As teenagers they skipped school and drank cider on the ferry over the River Mersey, dreaming about travelling the world. ..

Looking For Eric

Rebecca O’Brien, Paul Laverty, Ken Loach

The official tie-in book of major motion picture from Palme d’Or winning filmmaking team Ken Loach, Rebecca O'Brien and Paul Laverty. Eric the postman is slipping through his own fingers… His chaotic family, his wild stepsons, and the cement mixer in the front garden don’t help, but it is Eric’s own secret that drives him to the brink. Can he face Lily, t..

Even The Rain

Paul Laverty, Icíar Bollaín

Winner, Audience Award, Berlin Film Festival 2011 Bridging Borders Award, Palm Springs International Film Festival Four Progressive Film Awards Thirteen Goya Award Nominations Spain’s Official Entry for the 2011 Academy Awards Official tie-in book of the major motion picture from Paul Laverty and Icíar Bollaín Costa and Sebastián arrive in Cochabam..

The Old Oak

Rebecca O’Brien, Paul Laverty, Ken Loach

The official book of the major motion picture, The Old Oak, the third in a trilogy of films set in the northeast of England that includes the Palme d’Or winning I, Daniel Blake and Sorry We Missed You.