Title: I, Daniel Blake
Original Title: I, Daniel Blake
Year: 2016
Info
- Country: UK France
- Length: 100 Minutes (1 hour 40 min)
- Genre: Drama
- Studios: BBC Films Why Not Productions
- Distributor: Caramel Films
Release Dates
- UK: October 21 2016
- United States: October 09 2016
Plot
British filmmaker Ken Loach returns to his directorial role although despite the rumors regarding his retirement from full-length feature films after the release of his latest film 'Jimmy's Hall'. 'I, Daniel Blake' is a dramatic film starring British actor and comedian Dave Johns portraying the titular character, Daniel Blake, a 59 years old joiner from Northern England that has to ask for help to the State for welfare after falling ill. While struggling with his own daily life he will cross paths with Katie, a single mother and her two children Daisy and Dylan who also has a lot of decisions to make a better living for her family.
'I, Daniel Blake' was released on the 69º edition of Cannes Film Festival 2016 where it won the Palm d'Or.
Awards
- 2017 BAFTA Awards: 7 1
- 2017 Goya Awards: 1 0
Cast
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Videos
June 15 2016
'I, Daniel Blake' Cannes Teaser Trailer
May 23 2016
Photos
Trivia
Festival presentation
The film participated in San Sebastián Film Festival 2016 at the Pearls category.
Awarded at festivals
The film obtained People's Choice award in Locarno Film Festival and the San Sebastian Film Festival. Moreover the film was awarded with the Golden Palm at the Cannes festival.
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