The second week of Belmont World Film's 22nd International Film Series features the New England premiere of The Old Oak, about a previously thriving mining town in Northern England where the owner of The Old Oak pub struggles to hold onto his establishment. When Syrian refugees are placed in empty houses, the townspeople become divided on their presence. Probably director Ken Loach's (The Angel's Share, The Wind That Shakes the Barley) last film!

The films in Belmont World Film’s 22nd International Film Series, Transformation/Preservation, delve into the complexities of human existence with depth, compassion, insight—and even humor. In these remarkable stories from around the globe, audience members can immerse themselves in the narratives of individuals and groups confronting the unexpected twists and turns that life presents, helping us gain a deeper understanding of resilience, adaptation, and the universal truths that bind us.

Funding is provided by a generous grant from the Mass Cultural Council. The Consulate of Sweden is the festival’s Province sponsor.