The Old Oak screening at BFF on Monday, October 21, at 7:15 pm at the Norgan Theatre located at 275 Main Street West in Palmerston. Admission is $10.00.
The Old Oak screening at BFF
The Old Oak is a drama film from 2023 by Ken Loach and written by Paul Laverty. It is a co-production between the United Kingdom, France and Belgium. The film premiered at the Cannes Film Festival and competed for the Palme d’Or. The film screened in the UK on 29 September 2023 and was nominated for Outstanding British Film at the 77th British Academy Film Awards.
The Old Oak
The film is about the last remaining pub, The Old Oak, in a village in Northeast England. The village is experiencing a decline as the mines are closing down, leading people to leave the area. Due to the availability of cheap housing, the village has become an ideal location for Syrian refugees.
The Old Oak is not just a pub; it’s also the only public space left in the once-thriving mining community. The landlord, TJ Ballantyne (played by Dave Turner), is barely holding on to The Old Oak, and his situation becomes more precarious when the pub becomes a contested space after the arrival of Syrian refugees. TJ forms an unlikely friendship with a young Syrian named Yara (played by Ebla Mari), who is curious and carries a camera. The film explores whether these two communities can find a way to understand each other, delving into their vulnerabilities and aspirations.
Click here to watch the trailer.
Big Film Fest
Join us every third Monday of the month for a TIFF movie! The films are presented by the Film Circuit division of the Toronto International Film Festival. Which brings the best Canadian and international films to communities across Canada, that would not otherwise have the opportunity to see these features.
Big Film Fest Program for 2024:
16 September THELMA
21 October THE OLD OAK
18 November WICKED LITTLE LETTERS
For more information, please contact Gordon Duff, Big Film Fest Coordinator.
