Film ClassificationLesson 13

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Lesson Goals

Know the role of the British Board of Film Classification

Understand the differences between film classes

Be able to describe classification methods

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BBFC

The British Board of Film Classification are an independent company who have classified films since 1912.

BBFC classify films for cinema viewing and those that go straight to video or DVD too.

It’s the job of the BBFC to ensure films follow legislation such as: Film Licensing Criminal Law Video Recordings Act

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Classification

The British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) classifies films as follows:

UniversalGenerally suitable for all ages

Parental GuidanceSuitable for all, parents judgement

Cinema ReleaseSuitable for those aged 12 and over

Video ReleaseSuitable for those aged 12 and over

Cinema ReleaseSuitable for 15 and over

Cinema ReleaseSuitable for 18 and over

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Certification

After the BBFC have classified a film it is given a certificate:

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Discrimination

BBFC

A film can be given an age rating after taking account of these issues:

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Violence

Sex

DrugsHorror

Behaviour

Language

Nudity Theme

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Choose your answer:

“Scary sequences should be mild, brief and unlikely to cause undue anxiety. The outcome should be reassuring.”

Choose your answer:

“Moderate language is allowed. The use of strong language must be infrequent.”

Choose your answer:

“Sexual activity may be implied, but should be discreet and infrequent. Mild

sex references and innuendo only.”

Choose your answer:

“Drug taking may be shown but the film as a whole must not promote or

encourage drug misuse.”

Your Task

Describe the role of the BBFC and explain why film classification is necessary.

Explain how films are classified by describing the following: Rating scale Issues used for rating

Extension: Pick a film and describe why it belongs to whatever category it has been classified into.

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Key Words

Classification

Certification

Putting a film into a category because of the key features.

A certificate given to the film makers acknowledging classification