The Old Oak. Directed by Ken Loach (GB/FR/BE), 2023, 113 min., English spoken + Czech subtitles
The Old Oak is the last pub standing in a once thriving mining village in northern England, a gathering space for a community that has fallen on hard times. There is growing anger, resentment, and a lack of hope among the residents, but the pub and its proprietor TJ are a fond presence to their customers. When a group of Syrian refugees move into the floundering village, a decisive rift fueled by prejudices develops between the community and its newest inhabitants. The formation of an unexpected friendship between TJ and a young Syrian woman named Yara opens up new possibilities for the divided village in this deeply moving drama about loss, fear, and the difficulty of finding hope.
Classification guidelines: 15+
Supported using public funding by Bratislava City Foundation. The digitalization of Kino inak was financially supported by the Audiovisual Fund.
Zoom Ken Loach
In May 2024, we screen 3 films by director Ken Loach:
- 5 May: Jimmy’s Hall
- 8 May: The Spirit of ’45
- 11 May: The Old Oak
entry: presale 5 € / 4 € reduced // at the door 6 €