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British director Ken Loach observes the stage prior to the official presentation of the Leopard of Honour on Piazza Grande, at the 56th International Film Festival of Locarno, late Friday, August 15, 2003. 67-year old Ken Loach is the first Briton to receive the prestigious award for a body of work that stretches back almost 40 years. Loach made his debut at the festival in 1972 when he won the Youth Jury Prize with "Family Affair". (KEYSTONE/Martial Trezzini)