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Question 1

What is the genre of I, Daniel Blake?

Answer 1

British Social Realism

Question 2

When was I, Daniel Blake released?

Answer 2

21 October 2016

Question 3

What is the BBFC rating of I, Daniel Blake?

Answer 3

15

Question 4

Who directed I, Daniel Blake?

Answer 4

Ken Loach

Question 5

Who wrote I, Daniel Blake?

Answer 5

Paul Laverty

Question 6

Who produced I, Daniel Blake?

Answer 6

Rebecca O’Brien (Sixteen Films)

Question 7

Name one lead actor in I, Daniel Blake.

Answer 7

Dave Johns, Hayley Squires, or Sharon Percy

Question 8

What was the production and marketing budget for I, Daniel Blake?

Answer 8

£2.5 million

Question 9

What was the global box office revenue for I, Daniel Blake?

Answer 9

Around US$12.45 million

Question 10

Which awards did I, Daniel Blake win?

Answer 10

BAFTA for Best British Film, Palme d’Or at Cannes

Question 11

What funding bodies supported I, Daniel Blake?

Answer 11

BFI and BBC Films

Question 12

What kind of film is I, Daniel Blake considered?

Answer 12

An independent British co-production

Question 13

What is the primary purpose of I, Daniel Blake?

Answer 13

To inform and educate as well as entertain

Question 14

What kind of marketing did I, Daniel Blake use?

Answer 14

Collaboration with The Daily Mirror, social campaigns, film festivals

Question 15

Which media group helped promote I, Daniel Blake?

Answer 15

Trinity Mirror Group

Question 16

How many free tickets were given away by The Daily Mirror?

Answer 16

10000

Question 17

What campaign hashtag was associated with the film?

Answer 17

WeAreAllDanielBlake

Question 18

How did the film reflect BBC’s public service values?

Answer 18

It informed, educated, and reflected UK diversity and values

Question 19

What political ideology is associated with I, Daniel Blake?

Answer 19

Left-wing

Question 20

Why did the film use unknown actors?

Answer 20

To enhance realism and reflect low-budget production

Question 21

What are common features of British social realism?

Answer 21

Regional settings, linear narrative, low budget, documentary aesthetic

Question 22

Why is Ken Loach significant in British cinema?

Answer 22

He is a leading figure in social realism and political filmmaking

Question 23

How did the trailer and poster promote the film?

Answer 23

By focusing on social issues and using minimalist, realistic visuals

Question 24

What kind of audience does I, Daniel Blake target?

Answer 24

Reformers, left-wing viewers, C2D demographic

Question 25

How does ownership influence I, Daniel Blake?

Answer 25

Independent ownership allows focus on message over profit

Question 26

What is the purpose of film classification in the UK?

Answer 26

To guide audiences on age suitability and protect vulnerable viewers.

Question 27

Which organisation regulates films in the UK?

Answer 27

The British Board of Film Classification (BBFC).

Question 28

What does the BBFC consider when classifying a film?

Answer 28

Discrimination, drugs, horror, language, imitable behaviour, nudity, sex, violence, tone, context, and format.

Question 29

Why are DVDs sometimes given stricter ratings than cinema films?

Answer 29

Because of the higher risk of underage viewing at home.

Question 30

Who are BBFC examiners?

Answer 30

People from journalism, media, marketing, etc., with rotating roles.

Question 31

Is the BBFC a government organisation?

Answer 31

No, it's an independent, not-for-profit organisation.

Question 32

What else does the BBFC provide besides film ratings?

Answer 32

Industry guidance and educational resources.

Question 33

What rating was requested for I, Daniel Blake?

Answer 33

A 12A.

Question 34

What rating did I, Daniel Blake receive?

Answer 34

A 15.

Question 35

Why was it rated 15?

Answer 35

Due to strong language (use of the C-word).

Question 36

Why didn't the producers remove the offensive word?

Answer 36

Likely to preserve authenticity and impact.

Question 37

How is US film regulation different from the UK?

Answer 37

It's voluntary in the US, compulsory in the UK.

Question 38

Why do US studios still seek MPAA ratings?

Answer 38

Because cinemas typically won’t show unrated films.

Question 39

How is the MPAA more secretive than the BBFC?

Answer 39

The identities of its board members are kept secret.

Question 40

What kind of content is the MPAA stricter on compared to the BBFC?

Answer 40

Sexual content (especially LGBTQ+ content and male nudity).

Question 41

What’s a common criticism of the MPAA’s fairness?

Answer 41

Bias towards major studios and inconsistent rating policies.

Question 42

What is Livingstone & Lunt's first key idea about regulation?

Answer 42

The tension between protecting viewers and ensuring freedom.

Question 43

What is the second key idea from Livingstone & Lunt?

Answer 43

The rise of powerful digital corporations challenges regulation.

Question 44

What is the third point they make?

Answer 44

Converging technologies (e.g., streaming, social media) complicate regulation.

Question 45

What should you include in a high-mark answer?

Answer 45

Accurate knowledge, theory, detailed examples, relevance to the question.

Question 46

What should you do to prepare strong responses?

Answer 46

Practice applying theory to set films like I, Daniel Blake and Black Panther.