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Library filer of director Ken Loach arrives for The British Independent Film Awards at the Hammersmith Palais, west London, November 4, 2003. Film-maker Ken Loach today, Thursday February 5, 2004, defended his new film about a love affair between a Catholic and a Muslim after an Islamic leader voiced fears it could spark bigotry. The director's latest work, Ae Fond Kiss, is tipped for top prizes at next week's Berlin Film Festival. See PA story ARTS Loach. PA Photo: Ian West