Tuesday, 8 November 2011

BBFC: British Board of film classifiaction:

What is the BBFC?




The British Board of Film Classification is an independant non govermented organisation which has classified films since it was set up in 1912. Videos/DVDS have been reviewed and passed since 1984 when the video recording act was put into place.
The BBFC rates theatrically released films, and rated videos and video games to make sure they meet certain requirments. As well as stick to guidlines to keep to the given age restriction for that specific film.




Suitable for all.
It is impossible to predict what may or may not upset a particular child, due to the fact every child has different fears or phobias. However a 'U' certificated film should be suitable for children of over four years of age. These types of films should be set with a positive framework, and not atall have any scenes or resembalances to violence, threat or horror. There should be no referance to illegal drugs or drug usage along with only very mild bad language is acceptable. Natural nudity is acceptable, aslong as no sexual content is used. Mild sexual behaviour such as kissing, is acceptable aslong as thats as far as it goes.


Parental Guidance
General veiwing for all however, some scenes may be unsuitable for young children. Children of any age may watch unacompanied, as a 'PG' film should not disturb in any way a child of around eight or older. However parents are advised to check whether, they think the content of the film may upset or disturb younger or more senstive children. Discrimination language used is unlikely to be acceptable. Reference to illegal drugs must have a obvious anti-drug message, along with frightning scenes should not go on for to long of a period of time. Only mild bad language is acceptable, as well as only natural nudity. Moderate violence and more serious themed issues are acceptable.


Suitable for tweleve years and over.
Exactly the same criteria is used to classify the two above age restrictions '12' and '12A'. These categories are given when the film material is acceptable and suitable for those aged twelve years and over. Films classifed at these age may upset childern under 12 years of age or contain material that parents would think is unsuitable for them.

The '12A' category is only exsisted in cinemas. No one younger than 12 years of age may watch a '12A' at the cinema unless they are accompained by an adult. Although films classified as '12A' are not recomended for children below tweleve. However, an adult may take a younger child with them if in there judgment the film is suitable for their particular child. In some circumstances, the responsibilty of allowing a child under twelve years of age to watch a 12A lies with the accompanying adult.

Dangerous behaviour is allowed but should not dwell on. Moderate use of language is allowed. Moderate violence is acceptable but should not dwell on in detail. Nudity is allowed but sexual activity may be brief however, sex references should not go beyond what is suitable for young teenagers. Discriminatory language should not be used and usage of drugs should be descrete and not made a big deal of.



Suitable only  for fifteen years or over.
No one under the age of 15 should see a '15' rated film in the cinema. No one under fifteen may also rent or buy a '15' rated film.


Suitable only for adults.
No one under the age of '18' may see an '18' rated film in a cinema. No one under the age of eighteen may rent or buy a '18' rated film.

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To be shown only in specially licensed cinemas, or supplied only in licensed sex shops, and sold to adults of not less than eighteen years of age.
The 'R18' category is specially designed and classified primarily for explicite use of sexual content or strong fetish material involving adults. Films may only be shown to adults in specially licensed cinemas, along with video footage may be supplied to adults in licensed and proffesional sex shops. 'R18' vidoes may not be supplied and sent through mail services.

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