I, Daniel Blake

 Who is the director of I, Daniel Blake ? Summarise what types of film he makes ( genre, narratives,locations, messages etc.) with other examples of his previous work.

the direct of the independent movie is Kevin Loach who tends to express his treatment of social issues through the movies that he directs which is in relation to homelessness, poverty as well as labour rights. He also profound when directing his movies that not all of them need to consist of celebrities and riches but they can be about ordinary citizens with dilemmas that celebrities don't suffer during the the time that they are famous. He uses that advantage of peoples struggles being inherently dramatic in the sense of the theatre world which is why he doesn't make his movies fall under the mainstream criteria. The messages within these movies aren't common to messages in other movies for example in many movies woman are portrayed as love interest however in Loachs movies like I, Daniel Blake, female actresses aren't used as love interest but as superiors among the side of the male actors. he also portrays messages that the government doesn't treat everyone equally and doesn't take their personal situations into consideration, which evident cause negative comments from many political viewers of the public that may have a different view to what Loach is trying to express.

Who are the stars of I,Daniel Blake ?

The Stars of I, Daniel Blake are Dave Johns, Sharon Percy, Hayley Squires etc. They have all been actors/ actresses in independent films and tv shows throughout the last two decades which generated a clientele when they produced the film I, Daniel Blake. This is a benefit as it was a stable guarantee that the film would not fail and would have an effect not only on the audience but on a wider range of the public as a whole, especially in terms of political reviews. 

Is the film low budget or high budget ? How do you know ?
The budget of the movie was $165 million and grossed a £11 million alongside positive critic reviews.


Which companies produced and financed I, Daniel Blake ? Give information about the BBC and BFI in particular.
Why would they be interested in funding and supporting a film like I,Daniel Blake? ?

Who do you think is the ideal target audience for the film ? Consider age,location,gender , political beliefs,class,interests

What type of audience could   have an oppositional reading of the film ? Consider the political views of the Guardian and The Mail.

How important would large profits be to the makers  of the film and why ?

What clues are there to why this is an independent film ?