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The BBFC Is a independent organisation which is funded by the film industry and it is tasked with all of the national regulation of all of the films. It was established in 1912 as the film industry would rather have their own industry censoring the films that they make rather than a government or a government run corporation running their censorship for them. Its main purpose is to rate the age ratings on all of the films that are being developed in to DVD’s so that people of the suitable age are watching them. They are also responsible for some video games too. If a game has a specific theme such as Grand Theft Auto then it must be submitted to the BBFC so that they can regulate it appropriately for suitable players. Although if a game does contain violence and the like then it is really The Video Standards Council that holds responsibility for the rating of those games. The BBFC can also cut scenes BBFC
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The BBFC Is a independent organisation which is funded by the film industry and it is tasked with all of the national regulation of all of the films. It was established in 1912 as the film industry would rather have their own industry censoring the films that they make rather than a government or a government run corporation running their censorship for them. Its main purpose is to rate the age ratings on all of the films that are being developed in to DVD’s so that people of the suitable age are watching them. They are also responsible for some video games too. If a game has a specific theme such as Grand Theft Auto then it must be submitted to the BBFC so that they can regulate it appropriately for suitable players. Although if a game does contain violence and the like then it is really The Video Standards Council that holds responsibility for the rating of those games. The BBFC can also cut scenes in films and games that they don’t deem as appropriate for viewers or gamers and could potentially harm them or affect them.
BBFC
Means that anyone may watch this film whenever they like. Although some scenes may be sensitive for younger viewers. But technically anyone can go and watch this film. It also means that they can buy this film in whatever store they like because they are the correct age. The same goes for U rated films which anyone can buy. Hence the Universal rating as anyone can buy it without having to use their ID.
PG And U Rated Films
The 12A rating was introduced in 2002. It is classified for Cinema Viewing Only.Films in this category are considered to be unsuitable for very young people. People aged 12 or under may only be permitted to watch a 12A film if accompanied by someone who is at least 18 years of age. Films under this category can have mature themes such as discrimination, soft drugs, moderate swear words, infrequent strong language and moderate violence, sex references and nudity. So you can see why it is 12A so essentially it is all dependant on the accompanying adult with them to whether or not the film is suitable for the child with them in their own opinion.
12A Rated
12 rated films are only really applied to the purchasing of a DVD as it was only bought in to the industry in 2002 for DVD’s. This rating means that only people aged 12 or over are able to actually partake in the purchasing of a movie rated 12.It’s content for films with this rating is exactly the same as films rated 12A so It would be , discrimination, soft drugs, moderate swear words, infrequent strong language and moderate violence, sex references and nudity. Sexual activity may be briefly and discreetly portrayed. Sexual violence may be implied or briefly indicated.
12 Rated
All of these films are rated 12 or they were rated 12A when they were being shown in the cinema. This means that an adult had to accompany them if they wanted to go and see a film that was showing in the cinema if they were under the age of 12.
Examples of 12A Rated Films
15 rated films are films that people who are under the age of 15 years of age cannot purchase a 15 rated film due to the content in the movie. The same goes when viewing the film in the cinema. The Content inside a 15 rated film usually has a lot more adult related themes, hard drugs, frequent strong language and limited use of very strong language, strong violence and strong sex references, and nudity without graphic detail. Sexual activity may be portrayed but without any strong detail. Sexual violence may be shown if discreet and justified by context.
15 Rated
All of these films are rated under the 15 rating meaning that in the cinema you have to be this age or above to be able to watch this film. The same goes for if you are attempting to purchase a 15 rated film in any store sometimes you may be required to show ID when purchasing a 15 rated film.
Examples of 15 rated Film’s
Only Adults are permitted to buy an 18 rated film, you also have to be 18 years old to be able to get in to the cinema to watch an 18 rated film. Games are also categorised within these ratings too. You have to be above the age shown to purchase that game or movie. Films under this category do not have limitation on the bad language that is used. Hard drugs are generally allowed, and explicit sex references along with detailed sexual activity are also allowed. Scenes of strong real sex may be permitted if justified by the context. Very strong, gory, and/or sadistic violence is usually permitted. Strong sexual violence is permitted unless it is eroticised or excessively graphic.
18 Rated
Example’s of 18 Rated Films
