Daniel Blake
Search results
I, Daniel Blake is a 2016 British drama film written by Paul Laverty and directed by Ken Loach. The film stars Dave Johns as Daniel Blake, a middle-aged man who is denied Employment and Support Allowance despite being declared unfit to work by his doctor.
Jun 9, 2017 · A 59-year-old carpenter fights the bureaucratic system to get disability benefits after a heart attack. The film explores the themes of solidarity, humanity and social justice through the eyes of Daniel Blake and a single mother he befriends.
Daniel Blake (Dave Johns) is a 59-year-old widowed carpenter who must rely on welfare after a recent heart attack leaves him unable to work. Despite his doctor's diagnosis, British authorities ...
A Palme d’Or–winning drama by Ken Loach about a widowed carpenter and a single mother struggling with the British welfare system. Features commentary, documentaries, deleted scenes, and an essay by critic Girish Shambu.
Feb 21, 2023 · The smash-hit 2016 social realist drama written by Paul Laverty and directed by Ken Loach. The film stars Dave Johns as Daniel Blake, a middle-aged man who i...
Oct 21, 2016 · A film by Ken Loach about a joiner and a single mother struggling with the welfare system in Britain. Watch the trailer, see the awards and nominations, and find out more about the cast and crew.
Dec 23, 2016 · A Ken Loach film about a carpenter and a single mother struggling with the British benefits system. The film is bleak, realistic and angry, but also features some stirring performances and a strong sense of place.
