The British Board of Film Classification (BBFC), previously the British Board of Film Censors, is a non-governmental organization, founded by the film industry in 1912 and responsible for the national classification and censorship of films exhibited at cinemas and video works (such as television programmes, trailers, adverts, public Information/campaigning films, menus, bonus content etc.) released on physical media within the United Kingdom.The BBFC was then set up by the film industry to standardise the ratings and give uniform film classification to all films in the UK. It is an independent, non-governmental body funded through charged fees.
2) Read this BBFC guide to how films are rated. Summarise the process in 50 words.
As they watch the DVD in the viewing rooms they note all the details from camera shots to drug or sex references. While writing the report they put different issues and arguments about the age classification and if a movie or episode falls between two categories they referred to Compliance Manager or Head of Compliance.
3) Read this BBFC outline of the issues faced when classifying a film. Summarise the debate in 50 words.
The debate is about the times when the audience thought that the age rating is to low for some media pieces. The scenes or brutal violence or rape scenes that got an 18 uncut. Some of the movies got a lot of press for being ranked in a wrong age range.
4) Read this BBFC section on controversial decisions. Why did The Dark Knight generate a large amount of media coverage regarding its certificate? Do you agree with the 12A certificate The Dark Knight was awarded?
The Dark Knight got a lot of publicity because a lot of people didn't agree to the low ranking for the age range. I think that the film should be classified with 15 certificate not even because of the violence of some scenes, but because of the dreadful details and realistic features.
5) What are the guidelines for a 15 certificate?
The work as a whole must not endorse discriminatory language or behaviour, although there may be racist, homophobic or other discriminatory themes and language.
Drug taking may be shown but the work as a whole must not promote or encourage drug misuse (for example, through detailed instruction). The misuse of easily accessible and highly dangerous substances (for example, aerosols or solvents) is unlikely to be acceptable.
There may be strong language. Very strong language may be permitted, depending on the manner in which it is used, who is using the language, its frequency within the work as a whole and any special contextual justification.
There are no constraints on nudity in a non-sexual or educational context. Sexual nudity may be permitted but strong detail is likely to be brief or presented in a comic context.
Sexual activity may be portrayed, but usually without strong detail. There may be strong verbal references to sexual behaviour. Repeated very strong references, particularly those using pornographic language, are unlikely to be acceptable. Works whose primary purpose is sexual arousal are unacceptable.
There may be strong verbal references to sexual violence but any depiction of the stronger forms of sexual violence, including rape, must not be detailed or prolonged. A strong and sustained focus on sexual threat is unacceptable.
There may be strong threat and horror. A sustained focus on sadistic threat is unlikely to be acceptable.
Violence may be strong but should not dwell on the infliction of pain or injury. The strongest gory images are unlikely to be acceptable. Strong sadistic violence is also unlikely to be acceptable.
6) The BBFC website offers an explanation of every classification it makes and detailed case studies on selected titles. Look at the rating for Chicken and explain why it was given a 15 certificate.
Three uses of very strong language (‘c**t’), one of which is directed by a male character to another in a moment of tension, while the other two refer to a woman who is not present at the time. There is also frequent use of strong language (‘f**k’).
There is a scene of strong violence, in which a man is beaten up, resulting in bloody injury to his face.
The film contains strong, but not graphic, references to child abuse.
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