Private Project

The Old Oak

THE OLD OAK is the story of a village in the Northeast of England, where the mine closed, and people feel deserted by the system. Many young ones have left and what was once a thriving, proud community struggles to keep old values alive. But there is growing anger, resentment, and a lack of hope. Houses are cheap and available. This makes it an ideal location for the Syrian refugees that have been accepted by Britain in recent years. How will the Syrians be received? And what will be the future for the last remaining pub in the village, The Old Oak?

  • Ken Loach
    Director
    I, Daniel Blake, Sorry We Missed You
  • Paul Laverty
    Writer
    I, Daniel Blake, Sorry We Missed You
  • Rebecca O'Brien
    Producer
    I, Daniel Blake, Sorry We Missed You
  • Pascal Caucheteux
    Producer
  • Dave Turner
    Key Cast
  • Ebla Mari
    Key Cast
  • Claire Rodgerson
    Key Cast
  • Jonathan Morris
    Editor
  • Project Type:
    Feature
  • Genres:
    Drama
  • Runtime:
    1 hour 53 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    May 1, 2023
  • Country of Origin:
    United Kingdom
  • Country of Filming:
    United Kingdom
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Cannes Film Festival
    Cannes
    France
    World Premiere
    In Competition
  • Atlantic International Film Festival
    Halifax
    Canada
    September 17, 2023
    Maritimes Premiere
  • Cinefest International Film Festival
    Sudbury
    Canada
    September 21, 2023
    Ontario Premiere
    Audiance Award Winner
  • Calgary International Film Festival
    Calgary
    Canada
    September 23, 2023
    Alberta Premiere
    Audiane Award Winner
  • Vancouver International Film Festival
    Vancouver
    Canada
    September 29, 2023
    British Columbia Premiere
  • Festival du nouveau cinéma de Montréal
    Montreal
    Canada
    October 12, 2023
    Quebec Premiere
  • Windsor International Film Festival
    Windsor
    Canada
    October 26, 2023
  • Diaspora Film Festival
    Saskatoon
    Canada
    November 3, 2023
    Saskatchewan Premiere
  • Haliburton Film Festival
    Haliburton
    Canada
    November 5, 2023
  • Diaspora Film Festival
    Toronto
    Canada
    November 12, 2023
    Toronto Premiere
  • Chilliwack Independent Film Festival
    Chilliwack
    Canada
    November 18, 2023
    Best International Film Award Winner
Distribution Information
  • Photon Films
    Distributor
    Country: Canada
    Rights: All Rights
Director Biography - Ken Loach

Ken Loach was born in 1936 in Nuneaton. He attended King Edward VI Grammar School and went on to study law at St. Peter's Hall, Oxford. After a brief spell in the theatre, Loach was recruited by the BBC in 1963 as a television director. This launched a long career directing films for television and the cinema, from Cathy Come Home and Kes in the sixties to Land And Freedom, Sweet Sixteen, The Wind That Shakes The Barley (Palme d’Or, Cannes Film Festival 2006), Looking for Eric, The Angels’ Share and I, Daniel Blake (Palme d’Or, Cannes Film Festival 2016).

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