I,Daniel Blake Flashcards
Who created IDB?
Ken Loach
Who produced IDB?
UK/French co-production (Why Not? and BBC Films)
What is a co-production?
A co-production is a joint venture between 2+ different production companies. Generates the ability to pool financial resources.
How much did IDB gross at box office?
Grossed just over $8 million - this being a lot of money for an independent film.
What was the message of IDB?
IDB displayed a political and social message regarding the government in the UK.
How do co-produced films gain funding?
The BFI specialise in funding independent films via investors, grants and Product Placement.
What is the BFI?
The BFI was founded in 1933, a charity governed by a Royal Charter. They award Lottery funding to film production, distribution and education.
What is BBC Films?
BBC Films is the film making area of the BBC, founded on 18 June 1990 and has produced some of the most successful British films.
How many films does BBC Films co-produce yearly?
Around 8 films a year, working in partnership with major international and UK distributors.
Why was the film critically successful?
The film was critically successful due to the social/political message and issues addressed in the film. Especially the highlighting of the governments treatment of the working class/minorities who struggle to get work in the UK.
Where was IDB first shown?
IDB was exhibited at many film festivals, specifically Cannes where the film won the Palme D’Or being the highest accolade at the festival. The film was also nominated for several BAFTA’s.
What is the benefit of film festivals?
Film Festivals (like Cannes) allow for exposure where leading experts/influences in the film industry can view and critique a film. Allows a lot of publicity for low budget films at zero cost.
How does the film promote ideologies of austerity?
The government and characters who are in powerful positions are villianised due to the way they treat Daniel and Katie. In scenes where they are aggressive and hostile towards Katie & Daniel shows how they don’t want to help those who are struggling.
What is austerity?
In economic policy, austerity is a set of political-economic policies that aim to reduce government budget deficits through spending cuts, tax increases, or a combination of both.
Why is it good to have a non-recognisable cast?
It allows for an enhanced theme of realism, this allows the audience to relate to them creating the ideology that ‘this could be you’ or ‘this could be your mother’ etc.
