I, Daniel Blake

1) What is independent cinema and how is it different to Hollywood blockbusters?

 Blockbusters, typically backed by major studios with large budgets, often follow conventional storytelling structures designed to appeal to a broad audience. However,,  independent films are often made with a more intimate and personal approach such as a reason behind its making

 2) What is I, Daniel Blake about?

 After surviving a heart-attack, a 59-year-old carpenter must fight to receive Employment and Support Allowance.

 3) Who directed I, Daniel Blake and why is this important?

Ken Loach is the director, written by Paul Laverty, and produced by Rebecca O'Brien for Sixteen Films. 

 4) How was I, Daniel Blake promoted to an audience? 

By using guerrilla tactics such as putting the slogan on the houses of parliament or on building of great importance .

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

They used guerrilla tactics to get attention which was done by projecting images or videos onto buildings.

 6) What was the estimated production budget for I, Daniel Blake and how much did it make at the box office?

The production cost was 2 million and they made 11 million at the box office!!


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

BFI and BBC films and some from local charities

 8) What is the name of the film regulator in the UK and what was the age rating for I, Daniel Blake?

BBFC        12A

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

How much violence was in the film and other aspects such as profanity also known as the use of offensive language


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