Let's make this birthday one to remember.

88 years old (Born on June 17, 1936)

Happy Birthday, Ken Loach! May your day be filled with more joy than a Palme d'Or win at Cannes. Your films have always championed the underdog, making us laugh, cry, and occasionally shout passionately at our screens. From "Kes" to "I, Daniel Blake," you've consistently reminded us that cinema can be both powerful and profoundly human.

Here's hoping your birthday is as timeless as your storytelling—filled with warmth, wit, and perhaps fewer bureaucratic hurdles than poor Daniel Blake faced. Keep inspiring us all with your unwavering commitment to authenticity; after all these years, you're still directing life's best scenes!