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FFG Offroad - 'The Old Oak'
Program
| 18:30 | 20:45 | 21:15 |
|---|---|---|
Musical picnic |
live podcast |
Film screening: 'The Old Oak' |
18:30 | Musical picnic
“When you eat together, you stick together. "(The Old Oak)
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.
- 19:00 - 19:45: The Boat Band is a multicultural music collective that experiments with a repertoire consisting partly of original work and distinctive reinterpretations of music from the musicians’ home countries. The group performs in varying line-ups and brings a dynamic, cross-cultural performance for a diverse audience.
- 20:00 - 20:45: Trio Arruda is a Brazilian music collective that performs a repertoire of Brazilian and international covers, spanning genres such as samba, bossa nova, rock, reggae, soul and groove - always rooted in a strong Brazilian identity. The group delivers a lively and engaging performance, blending styles for a diverse audience.
Pedro Arruda (vocals and guitar)
Rodrigo Lacerda (keyboard and guitar)
Matheus Groove (percussion).
20:45 | 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.
Doorlopend | Dzjambo Art Garden
In the Dzjambo Art Garden, you can discover the work of some of Dzjambo’s participants. Featuring work of Mohab Van Damas, Eleanor Tabbaa, Nour Massri, Ali Almir and Lieve Bluefingers. 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.
21:15 | Open-air screening - The Old Oak
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 chairs are available
- In case of rain = Sint Baafsabdij
Dzjambo
Dzjambo is an intercultural meet-up group where non-Dutch-speaking and Dutch-speaking residents of Ghent come together. Every last Friday evening of the month, they organize a Dzjambo café at Herberg Macharius. There, they present the activities for the coming month, chat with each other in small groups in a relaxed atmosphere and listen to live music. And by the end of the evening, things sometimes turn into a party.