Who directed I, Daniel Blake?
Ken loach
When was I, Daniel Blake released
2016
What award did the film, I, Daniel Blake, win at the Cane’s film festival
The Palme d’or (best film)
What type of film is I, Daniel Blake?
A British social realist drama
What is social realism?
A style that shows the lives of ordinary working class people and social issues in a realistic way
How does I, Daniel Blake show social realism
. natural lighting
. Real locations (Newcastle Council Estates)
. Unknown actors
.Improvised dialogue
. Focus on everyday struggles
Why does Ken Loach use social realism?
To criticise social inequality and show how real life experiences of working class
How is the working class represented in I, Daniel Blake?
. As hard-working and dignified
. Victims of a non-fat system
. Strong sense of community
What stereotype is challenged in I, Daniel Blake?
The stereotype that benefit claimants are lazy
Who is the target audience for I, Daniel Blake?
. Adults interested in social issues
. Politically aware of viewers
. Art house cinema audiences
What is the preferred reading of the film, I, Daniel Blake?
The audience sympathises with Daniel and criticises the welfare system
What sound techniques are used in I, Daniel Blake?
. Mostly diegetic sound
.  Very little nongenetic music
Who produced the film, I, Daniel Blake?
Sixteen films
Who distribute it in the UK? ( I, Daniel Blake)
eOne
Why is the film, I, Daniel Blake, consider considered a independent cinema
. Low budget
. Small production company
. Political storytelling
What ideology does the film, I, Daniel Blake, promote?
. Criticism of capitalism and austerity
. Support for social welfare and compassion.
What’s austerity?
When a government reduces public spending (money spent on service services and benefit) to try and reduce national debt and budget deficit
(Gov cuts funds for public service and welfare)
