I, Daniel Blake

1) What is independent cinema and how is it different to Hollywood blockbusters? Independent cinema is movies made outside big studios with smaller budgets and more creative freedom, while Hollywood blockbusters have huge budgets and focus on making lots of money with broad appeal.

2) What is I, Daniel Blake about? I, Daniel Blake is about a guy trying to deal with the UK’s welfare system after being turned down for disability benefits, showing how tough and unfair it can be                                                                         

3) Who directed I, Daniel Blake and why is this important? I, Daniel Blake was directed by Ken Loach, who’s known for making movies that focus on real-life issues and the struggles of everyday people.

4) How was I, Daniel Blake promoted to an audience?. I, Daniel Blake was promoted through social media posts sharing real stories, teaming up with charity groups to highlight social issues, and relying on word-of-mouth to reach people who care about justice and everyday struggles.                                                                                                    

5) What unusual or creative marketing methods were used to get audiences talking about the film? 

The I, Daniel Blake team used guerrilla marketing by projecting quotes from the film onto the Houses of Parliament, grabbing attention and highlighting its message about poverty and the welfare system.                                                                                                                                                       
6) What was the estimated production budget for I, Daniel Blake and how much did it make at the box office

The estimated production budget for I, Daniel Blake was around £2 million, and it made approximately £12 million at the box office.

7) What were some of the companies involved in funding or producing I, Daniel Blake? 

Some of the companies that helped fund or produce I, Daniel Blake include Sixteen Films, the BFI, Les Films du Fleuve, Cinema Release, and Pourquoi Pas Productions.

8) What is the name of the film regulator in the UK and what was the age rating for I, Daniel Blake? The film regulator in the UK is the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC), and the age rating for I, Daniel Blake was 15.

              
9) What aspects of the film contributed to the film's age rating?

The age rating of 15 for I, Daniel Blake was to strong language, scenes of violence, and the intense, distressing themes of poverty and hardship.

10) Finally, considering everything you have learned about I, Daniel Blake, do you think the film was a success? Explain your answer in a well developed paragraph. Try and compare it to Black Widow if you can.

I, Daniel Blake is a really successful film, but in a totally different way compared to something like Black Widow. Black Widow is a Marvel movie with loads of action, big stars, and cool effects, and it’s made to entertain people and make tons of money. On the other hand, I, Daniel Blake is about real-life struggles, showing how hard life can be for people who need help from the government. It’s a smaller film, but it feels so real and emotional that it sticks with you. While Black Widow is fun to watch, I, Daniel Blake makes you think and care about important problems that people deal with every day. So even though it’s not as popular or exciting, it’s successful because it makes a big impact and gets people talking.