Masterminds
The Old Oak / The Old Oak
Belgium, France, United Kingdom
Directors: Ken Loach
Director's bio
Ken Loach is a highly acclaimed British film director and screenwriter. Renowned for his socially critical films, he has tackled issues such as poverty, homelessness, and labour rights. 'Kes' (1969) is a standout, ranking seventh in the British Film Institute's greatest British films. Notably, two of his works, 'The Wind That Shakes the Barley' (2006) and 'I, Daniel Blake' (2016), earned him the prestigious Palme d'Or at Cannes, making him one of only nine directors to achieve this honour twice. With fifteen films in the main competition at Cannes, Loach holds a record, highlighting his profound impact on cinema.
Ken Loach is a highly acclaimed British film director and screenwriter. Renowned for his socially critical films, he has tackled issues such as poverty, homelessness, and labour rights. 'Kes' (1969) is a standout, ranking seventh in the British Film Institute's greatest British films. Notably, two of his works, 'The Wind That Shakes the Barley' (2006) and 'I, Daniel Blake' (2016), earned him the prestigious Palme d'Or at Cannes, making him one of only nine directors to achieve this honour twice. With fifteen films in the main competition at Cannes, Loach holds a record, highlighting his profound impact on cinema.
Synopsis
The Old Oak is a special place. Not only is it the last pub standing, it is the only remaining public space where people can meet in a once thriving mining community that has now fallen on hard times after 30 years of decline. TJ Ballantyne (Dave Turner) the landlord hangs on to The Old Oak by his fingertips, and his hold is endangered even more when The Old Oak becomes contested territory after the arrival of Syrian refugees who are placed in the village. In an unlikely friendship TJ encounters a young Syrian, Yara (Ebla Mari) with her camera. Can they find a way for the two communities to understand each other? So unfolds a deeply moving drama about loss, fear and the difficulty of finding hope.Details of Cast
Dave Turner (TJ Ballantyne), Ebla Mari (Yara), Claire Rodgerson (Laura), Trevor Fox (Charlie), Chris McGlade (Vic), Col Tait (Eddy), Jordan Louis (Garry), Chrissie Robinson (Erica), Chris Gotts (Jaffa Cake), Jen Patterson (Maggie), Arthur Oxley (Archie), Joe Armstrong (Joe), Andy Dawson (Micky), Maxie Peters (Tommy), Debbie Honeywood (Tania), Neil Leiper (Rocco)Details of Crew
Robbie Ryan (Cinematographer), Jonathan Morris (Editor), George Fenton (Music)Producer Details
Rebecca O'BrienWriter Details
Paul LavertyStills
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