BBFC CERTIFICATION Simran Kabotra

The British Board of Film Classification is an independent body that was set up by the film industry to categorise cinema films as age appropriate to which there are seven classifications to class the films into: U, PG, 12A, 12, 18 and R18. Cinema releases are classified by at least two examiners who follow specific guidelines which include whether the film is in breach of the law; whether the film suggests immoral and desensitising views; whether the film conducts, in any way, cruelty to animals; whether the film condones drug taking/violence etc. Our film would be rated a 15 certification as it will show scenes of strong violence, language and threat; portraying scenes with dark, unsettling tones which would disturb younger viewers. However, our film will not be rated an 18 certification as the film does not include frequent strong language, strong use of blood and gore nor extremely strong violence that are portrayed in great detail.

BBFC CERTIFICATION

In order to be classified as a 15 certificate, the work must not support language or behaviour that conveys ideas of discrimination. Also, drugs shown within the film cannot be seen to encourage drug use or misuse. Sadistic or sexualised threats are not endorsed however, strong threat or danger can be shown within a 15 rated film. The amount of threat and what it consists of is constricted for this age classification as imitable behaviour such as, hanging, suicide or self-harming could influence younger viewers if demonstrated in detail. Violence induced may be strong as well although strong gory images are likely to be unaccepted. The language within the film may have regular use of strong language though; stronger expressions need to be justified by the context. Sexual activity may be indicated without strong detail and references to sexual behaviour may be permitted whereas nudity can be shown but not in great detail.

15 CERTIFICATE