The Old Oak

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Join us at the Harris Theater as we celebrate the work of one of Britain's, and the world's, finest filmmakers. These three films span Loach's amazing career and present a chance to do a deep dive into the politics and style of a filmmaker who has always stood by his principles above all else.

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. Loach, who is 87 years old, has announced that The Old Oak will be his final film.

Directed by Ken Loach

2023 | United Kingdom | English language with English subtitles | DCP