FFG Offroad - 'The Old Oak'

Musical picnic

From 18:30, bring your picnic blanket and treats to the park. While you eat, you can enjoy performances by local musical talent.

No time to pack a picnic? Then head over to the Hot Falafel food truck.

Dzjambo live podcast

Before the film starts, new residents of Ghent will share stories about their search for a new home in a live podcast.

Dzjambo Art Garden

In the Dzjambo Art Garden, you can discover the work of some of Dzjambo’s participants. Expect a mix of art, photos and videos that will immerse you in their stories and perspectives. You can visit the exhibition at any time during the event.

About the film

In The Old Oak, British director Ken Loach delivers a moving and deeply human story set in a former mining village in the North of England. The Old Oak is the name of the last remaining pub in a once-thriving community, now struggling with poverty, unemployment and growing tensions. When a group of Syrian refugees arrives in the village, suspicion and hostility divide the locals.

Pub owner TJ Ballantyne tries to keep his establishment and the fragile sense of community it represents alive. Against a backdrop of hardship and resentment, unexpected friendships begin to form, revealing how solidarity and shared meals can bridge even the deepest divides. With compassion and quiet determination, Loach paints a powerful portrait of dignity, resistance and hope in times of change.

“It's not where you're from. It's what you bring.”

Spoken language: English
Subtitles: Dutch

Practical info

• Adress: Coyendanspark, Ghent
• Free entrance for the full program
• Subtitles: Dutch, spoken language: English
• Blankets and deckchairs are available
• In case of rain = Sint Baafsabdij