AQA GCSE Media Studies · 8572

I, Daniel Blake (2016)

Film

What you need to know

I, Daniel Blake (2016): a British drama directed by Ken Loach about a man denied state benefits, which won the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival.
Industry: independent production and funding, distribution and marketing on a small budget, the choice of a stand-up comedian little known as an actor for the lead role, and the film's political impact.
Studied for industries only. The 2025 Paper 1 asked how the choice of personnel affects the production and marketing of films.