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I, Daniel Blake poster
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Masterwork
MASTER SCORE 86.5 / 100
2016·Drama·1h 40m

I, DANIEL BLAKE

“My name is Daniel Blake. I am a man, not a dog.”

A middle aged carpenter, who requires state welfare after injuring himself, is joined by a single mother in a similar scenario.

Above the Line
Ken Loach·DirectorPaul Laverty·ScreenplayRobbie Ryan·Director of PhotographyGeorge Fenton·Original Music ComposerJonathan Morris·Editor
Cast
Dave Johns·DanHayley Squires·KatieBriana Shann·DaisyDylan McKiernan·DylanKate Rutter·AnnSharon Percy·SheilaKema Sikazwe·ChinaMagpie Richens·PiperAmanda Payne·AssessorChris McGlade·At the Sawmill
Full Crew
(6 credits)
Directing· 1
Ken Loach·Director
Writing· 1
Paul Laverty·Screenplay
Camera· 1
Robbie Ryan·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Jonathan Morris·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
George Fenton·Original Music Composer
Production· 1
Rebecca O'Brien·Producer
By the Numbers
86.5
OF 100
Master Score
7.8
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$16M
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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Poster DNA

THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind I, Daniel Blake's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#FFFFFF
#232948
#A2A2A2
Mood
Serious, Determined
Composition
Centered
Era
2010s
Visual Style
Photographic

“A movie poster features a man standing against a textured white wall with black graffiti-style text above him that reads "1. DANIEL BLAKE". The man is wearing a”

drama
Key Elements
BeanieJacketPlaid ShirtRaised Fist
Atmosphere
Gritty
Color Mood
Neutral
Setting
Urban
Design Score
7/10
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