Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

Component 1 > I, Daniel Blake > Flashcards

I, Daniel Blake Flashcards

1
Q

Who directed I, Daniel Blake

A

Ken Loach

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Who was the film distributed by?

A

Entertainment One (eOne)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

What is I, Daniel Blake?

A

A social realist film

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

When was I, Daniel Blake released?

A

2016

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Who funded I, Daniel Blake

A

BFI through national Lottery funding and the BBC

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

How much did I, Daniel Blake make at the box office?

A

Over $8 million

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

What award did I, Daniel Blake win?

A

Palme d’Or at Cannes

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

Where was is exhibited at?

A

Film festivals
Theatrical release in Britain, France, Spain, Brazil and Japan

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

What social issues does I, Daniel Blake address?

A

Poverty, the welfare system and the work capability assessment

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

What political messages does I, Daniel Blake portray

A

Left wing message that criticises the government

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

What is the intended audience for I, Daniel Blake

A

An educated, media literate and socially aware audience

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

How is I, Daniel Blake a low budget film?

A

Filmed on location
Features lesser known actors
Does not rely on special effects

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

What is the slogan that circulated for the film?

A

WeAreAllDanielBlake

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

What do independent films tend to be based on?

A

True stories
Books
Existing TV franchises

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

How can independent films secure funding

A

From private investors (hard funding)
Art agencies (soft funding)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

How do independent films get a distributor to back them?

A

Enter into local, national and international film festivals to gin exposure

17
Q

Why is having a lower budget a challenge?

A

Less money for expensive sets
Filmed on locations
No known stars
Can impact on marketing opportunities

18
Q

Why do independent films struggle to get a distributor to back them?

A

Large conglomerates have their own so don’t have to worry but independent film company’s don’t

19
Q

Why are cinemas reluctant to screen independent films

A

Because they are more niche

20
Q

Where can independent films be screened?

A

There are cinemas that specialise in screening indie products

21
Q

What was the budget for I, Daniel Blake?

A

£3.5 million

22
Q

Where was the premiere?

A

Newcastle
A big London release would seem ironic

23
Q

Who organised community screenings?

A

eOne

24
Q

What was the marketing campaign that they did?

A

Projected slogans on important buildings that linked to the film

25
Q

What did this achieve?

A

People took photos, generating a viral campaign for the film

26
Q

Where was the movie advertised?

A

In newspapers; The Big Issue and the Daily Mail

27
Q

What does the trailer for I, Daniel Blake explore and what might it suggest?

A

Explores specific governmental policy which may suggest audiences will have an awareness of political and social issues in the UK

28
Q

Who attended the premiere in London?

A

Jeremy Corbyn

29
Q

How does ownership shape production?

A

Owned by 4 production companies
One being owned by Ken Loach
Needs to follow remits
More varied and creativity because of this

30
Q

What is the name of Ken Loach’s production company?

A

Sixteen films

31
Q

What BBFC certificate did it receive and why?

A

15
Strong language
Sex references
Prescription drug use
Criminality
Unintentional racism

32
Q

What company did eOne work with to promote the film?

A

Zenith

33
Q

What did the trailer establish?

A

Credibility and critical success by shots of awards and the funding partners of the BBC and BFI

34
Q

What is crowdfunding and how did it raise awareness for the film?

A

Members of the public donate money to a cause of project
Money was raised to send to Tory cabinet to a screening

Component 1 (11 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2025 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions