UK / France / Belgium,
2016, 100 min
Directed by:
Ken LoachScreenplay:
Paul LavertyCinematography:
Robbie RyanComposer:
George FentonCast:
Dave Johns, Hayley Squires, Briana Shann, Dylan McKiernan, Andy Kidd, Micky McGregor, Malcolm Shields, Harriet Ghost, Stephen Clegg, Kate Rutter, Sharon Percy (more)VOD (3)
Plots(1)
Daniel Blake 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 deny Blake's benefits and tell him to return to his job. As Daniel navigates his way through an agonizing appeal process, he begins to develop a strong bond with a destitute, single mother who's struggling to take care of her two children. (Entertainment One)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA)
- 2017 - Outstanding British Film
- 2017 - Best Film
- 2017 - Ken Loach (Best Director)
- 2017 - Hayley Squires (Best Supporting Actress)
- 2017 - Paul Laverty (Best Original Screenplay)
British Independent Film Awards (BIFA)
- 2016 - Dave Johns (Best Actor)
- 2016 - Hayley Squires (Most Promising Newcomer)
- 2016 - Best British Independent Film
- 2016 - Ken Loach (Best Director)
- 2016 - Hayley Squires (Best Actress)
- 2016 - Dave Johns (Most Promising Newcomer)
- 2016 - Paul Laverty (Best Screenplay)
European Film Awards
- 2016 - Ken Loach (University Award (Student's Choice))
- 2016 - Ken Loach (Best Film)
- 2016 - Ken Loach (Best Director)
- 2016 - Dave Johns (Best Actor)
- 2016 - Paul Laverty (Best Screenwriter)
César Awards
- 2017 - Ken Loach (Best Foreign Film)
Goya Awards
- 2017 - Ken Loach (Best European Feature)
Robert Awards (Danish Film Awards)
- 2017 - Ken Loach (Best Non-American Film)
Polish Film Awards
- 2017 - Ken Loach (Best European Film)
Amanda Awards
- 2017 - Ken Loach (Best Foreign Language Film)
Cannes Film Festival
San Sebastián International Film Festival
- 2016 - Ken Loach (City of Donostia Audience Award for Best Film)