I, Daniel Blake

 1) What is independent cinema and how is it different to Hollywood blockbusters? Independent cinema is movies made outside big studios with smaller budgets and more creative freedom, while Hollywood blockbusters have huge budgets and focus on making lots of money with broad appeal.


2) What is I, Daniel Blake about? I, Daniel Blake is about a guy trying to deal with the UK’s welfare system after being turned down for disability benefits, showing how tough and unfair it can be                                                                         
3) Who directed I, Daniel Blake and why is this important? I, Daniel Blake was directed by Ken Loach, who’s known for making movies that focus on real-life issues and the struggles of everyday people.

4) How was I, Daniel Blake promoted to an audience?. I, Daniel Blake was promoted through social media posts sharing real stories, teaming up with charity groups to highlight social issues, and relying on word-of-mouth to reach people who care about justice and everyday struggles.                                                                                                    
5) What unusual or creative marketing methods were used to get audiences talking about the film? I, Daniel Blake got people talking by setting up a fake benefits office in a UK city and handing out "benefits" to show the struggles of the welfare system and For I, Daniel Blake, the marketing team used guerrilla tactics by placing fake government benefit forms in public spaces to draw attention to the film's themes. 
                                                                                                                                                         6) What was the estimated production budget for I, Daniel Blake and how much did it make at the box office
The estimated production budget for I, Daniel Blake was around £2 million, and it made approximately £12 million at the box office.

7) What were some of the companies involved in funding or producing I, Daniel Blake? 
Some of the companies that helped fund or produce I, Daniel Blake include Sixteen Films, the BFI, Les Films du Fleuve, Cinema Release, and Pourquoi Pas Productions.

8) What is the name of the film regulator in the UK and what was the age rating for I, Daniel Blake? The film regulator in the UK is the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC), and the age rating for I, Daniel Blake was 15.
              
9) What aspects of the film contributed to the film's age rating?
The age rating of 15 for I, Daniel Blake was to strong language, scenes of violence, and the intense, distressing themes of poverty and hardship.

10) Finally, considering everything you have learned about I, Daniel Blake, do you think the film was a success? Explain your answer in a well developed paragraph. Try and compare it to Black Widow if you can.
.I, Daniel Blake is a success due to its strong critical reception and its ability to address important social issues. The film won the Palme d'Or at the 2016 Cannes Film Festival, highlighting its artistic achievement. It effectively portrays the struggles of individuals within the welfare system, drawing attention to the dehumanizing effects of bureaucracy. The film resonated with audiences because of its realistic approach and relatable characters, making it both a powerful social commentary and a successful work of cinema. Its impact in raising awareness of social issues further cements its success

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

denotation and connotation

Image
  Denotation & Connotation blog tasks: advert analysis Create a  new  blogpost in your GCSE Media blog called ' Denotation and connotation '. 1) Write an analysis of the  WaterAid advert above  using denotation, connotation and analysis. What can you see? What are the deeper meanings in the advert? What does the advert communicate to the audience? How might an audience react after seeing the advert? DENOTATION- this printed water aid advertisement, a young boy(symbolic codes). dry, deserted background (technical code) the boy has sad facial expressions(symbolic). his clothes are dirty and old.(symbolic) the house in the background looks small and old(technical code) CONATATION- the image is deliberately  an extreme closeup of the boy to create a more intense atmosphere. they presented him as sad to make the audience feel sorry for the boy and make the audience donate money in sympathy to the boy. this brand intestinally dressed the boy in these clothes ...
Read more

Industries: Ownership and control

  1) What is a  conglomerate  in the media industries? a company that owns numerous companies involved in mass media enterprises, such as music, television, radio, publishing, motion pictures, video games, amusement park, or the Internet . 2) What is a  subsidiary ?   a company that belongs to another company, which is usually referred to as the parent company or holding company .   3) What are the benefits for media companies of  vertical integration ?   maximise profits and ensure a return on investment by controlling the entire process . 4) What are the benefits for media companies of  horizontal integration ?     allows companies to gain market share and market power, eliminate their competition, acquire new products and services, a larger customer base, and increase their revenue . 5) Give  three  examples of media companies or brands that have used  synergy  to maximise their profits. The Walt Disney Compa...
Read more

Film Industry: Marvel Cinematic Universe blog tasks

  1) How many films were there in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) at the time of this article? 22 films 2) How much money have the MCU films made in total according to this article?   in 2023  MCU has increased  $30 billion at the  box office. 3) Why did Marvel create the Avengers films? Marvel created the Avengers films to bring together characters and storylines from its individual superhero movies. The goal was to maximize on the growing popularity of the MCU and create a grand, shared narrative that would reach out to audiences. 4) Who owns the rights to Spiderman and why is the character now appearing in Marvel films The rights to Spider-Man are owned by Sony Pictures , 5) Which company owns the rights to the Fantastic Four and the X-Men? The rights to the Fantastic Four and the X-Men characters were owned by 20th Century Fox .   6) Look at the very end of the article. What has Disney announced regarding TV shows on their new streaming service...
Read more