I, Daniel Blake (2016) – Filming Locations
Drama · Directed by Ken Loach · Starring Dave Johns, Hayley Squires
A middle aged carpenter, who requires state welfare after injuring himself, is joined by a single mother in a similar scenario.
Where was I, Daniel Blake filmed?
- Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom, Newcastle upon Tyne – Daniel Blake navigates the streets and job centres of Newcastle, establishing his daily struggle. The film is set and primarily shot in Newcastle, capturing the post-industrial character of the city and its working-class communities that are central to the narrative
- Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom, Newcastle upon Tyne – Daniel and Katie navigate the residential neighborhoods, visiting food banks and living in local housing. The Byker district represents the economically deprived working-class neighborhoods where Daniel and Katie struggle to survive
- Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom, Newcastle upon Tyne – Daniel encounters the contrast between regenerated urban spaces and his own economic marginalization. The contemporary waterfront development serves as visual contrast to Daniel's poverty, emphasizing the unequal recovery from industrial decline