i daniel blake - context

Question 1

when was it released?

Answer 1

2016

Question 2

what type of film is it?

Answer 2

socialist realist independent film

Question 3

who is it directed by?

Answer 3

ken loach (his highest grossing film)

Question 4

how much did it make?

Answer 4

over $8 million

Question 5

what was ken loach known for?

Answer 5

focus on personal relationships and political elements of his films
also known for his socialist political views

Question 6

social context - what does it address within British society?

Answer 6

contemporary social issues such as poverty and the welfare system

Question 7

social context - who does it portray?

Answer 7

a group of traditionally underrepresented characters in newcastle struggling in poverty

Question 8

political context - what political message is shown?

Answer 8

clear left wing political message and criticises specific government policies
deals with austerity in the uk

Question 9

economic context - what was its budget? how can you tell?

Answer 9

very low budget - funded by BFI and BBC - filmed largely in location in Newcastle in real setting
features lesser known actors
very different marketing campaign launch to BP

Question 10

what was its budget?

Answer 10

£3.5 million