I, Daniel Blake

A disgustingly accurate commentary on the lives ruined by the incompetence and greed of the UK government and its benefits system. In true loach style, this spares no feelings and cuts deep, at the price of either raising awareness for those who’ve never been in these shoes, or providing comfort to those who have. One of the only filmmakers who is truly using their voice for good, and by prioritising bleak authenticity, finds a rare and lingering magic.