When does the screening take place?

The screening begins on Sunday, March 14, 2027, at 15:30.

Where will The Old Oak be shown?

The event will take place at Babylon Cinema at Stadtpark, Nürnberger Straße 3, 90762 Fürth.

How much does admission cost?

Cinema admission costs 8 euros at the box office.

How long does the film last?

The Old Oak has a runtime of 113 minutes.

Who directed The Old Oak?

Direction was by British filmmaker Ken Loach based on a screenplay by Paul Laverty.

The Old Oak: Ken Loach's Moving Legacy on Solidarity and Hope

Name: Sinnema: The Old Oak
Start: 2027-03-14T15:30:00+01:00
End: 2027-03-14T17:23:00+01:00
Location: Babylon Kino am Stadtpark

A Pub as the Last Stage of Humanity

On March 14, 2027, the Babylon Cinema at Stadtpark in Fürth will become the setting for a haunting cinematic experience: The Old Oak, possibly the last feature film by British director Ken Loach, tells of loss, exclusion, and the power of collective solidarity.

A Village Between Past and Future

In the northeast of England lies a former mining village, whose pits have closed and whose houses are increasingly vacant. The pub The Old Oak remains as the last public meeting place. Its landlord TJ Ballantyne fights not only for the survival of his establishment but also against the resignation of a community that has lost its social cohesion.

Encounter with Yara

When Syrian refugees arrive in the village, they are met with rejection. Nevertheless, a cautious friendship develops between TJ and the young Syrian woman Yara. From this encounter springs the idea to transform the pub once again into a place of exchange. The drama moves from distrust and anger to a fragile but hopeful togetherness.

Ken Loach's Social Realist Film Language

Ken Loach combines precise observation with a clear political stance. Together with screenwriter Paul Laverty, he focuses on poverty, societal division, and the question of how solidarity can arise under difficult conditions. The staging remains lifelike and concentrates on characters whose gestures, glances, and conversations make the social tension immediately palpable.

A Moving Legacy

The Old Oak premiered in competition at the Cannes Film Festival and received, among other accolades, audience awards at the film festivals in Locarno, Ghent, and Valladolid. Critics praised the film as a humanistic, emotional appeal for compassion, but also noted its clear message as a consciously direct narrative style.

Conclusion: Cinema as a Shared Space for Reflection

The audience is not expecting a light feel-good movie but an intense stage experience in the dark cinema hall: a social realist production, strong acting, and a story that continues to resonate after the credits roll. Those who experience cinema as a place of shared reflection and human closeness will find a particularly moving afternoon in Fürth.