The areas that the BBFC have to consider when classifying a film are; discrimination, drugs, horror , imitable behaviour, language, nudity, sex, theme and violence.
The guidelines that the BBFC follow, when rating films, take into account the various UK laws which the BBFC must consider and apply when rating films. The guidelines are updated every four years and the current version was last updated in june of 2009 which means the next one will be published in the june of 2013.
There are 7 film classifications that the BBFC have to take into consideration before every film is released. They are the following.
The first classification is U. This stands for universal, and this means that the content is suitable for all ages.
The second is PG. This stands for Parental guidance. This means that again it is suitable for everyone, however some scenes could be slightly unsuitable for younger children, so parental guidance is advised.
The third is 12A. This classification is only used in cinemas, and was only introduced in 2002. 12A classification really means that it is unsuitable for young children under the age of 12 years, however they can be permitted to view the content if the person is accompanied by an adult of 18 years at least. Films in this category often contain "mature themes, discrimination, soft drugs, moderate swear words, infrequent strong language and moderate violence/sex references."
The fourth is 12. This is usually given at the stage of ancillary markets or otherwise known as, after the cinema stage. Nobody under the age of 12 should be allowed to view the content or purchase a copy of the hardware. Films in this category often contain "infrequent drugs, infrequent use of strong language, brief nudity, discreet sexual activity, and moderate violence."
The fifth is 15. Only people at the age or over the age of 15 are admitted. Anybody under this age, are not permitted to view or purchase any hardware with this classification. Films in this category may include "adult themes, hard drugs, strong language and one use of very strong language, moderate-strong violence/sex references, and undetailed sex activity."
The sixth is 18, only adults are admitted to view the content. Nobody under this age can view or purchase any hardware or software in this classification. Films in this category "do not have limitation on the bad language that is used. Hard drugs are generally allowed, and strong violence/sex references along with strong sexual activity is also allowed. Scenes of strong real sex may be permitted if justified by the context."
The last, and rarely used is R18. Films in this category "can only be shown at licensed adult cinemas or sold at licensed sex shop, and only to adults, those aged 18 or over. Films under this category are always hard-core pornography, defined as material intended for sexual stimulation and containing clear images of real sexual activity, strong fetish material, explicit animated images, or sight of certain acts such as triple simultaneous penetration and snowballing."
There are 7 film classifications that the BBFC have to take into consideration before every film is released. They are the following.
The first classification is U. This stands for universal, and this means that the content is suitable for all ages.
The second is PG. This stands for Parental guidance. This means that again it is suitable for everyone, however some scenes could be slightly unsuitable for younger children, so parental guidance is advised.
The third is 12A. This classification is only used in cinemas, and was only introduced in 2002. 12A classification really means that it is unsuitable for young children under the age of 12 years, however they can be permitted to view the content if the person is accompanied by an adult of 18 years at least. Films in this category often contain "mature themes, discrimination, soft drugs, moderate swear words, infrequent strong language and moderate violence/sex references."
The fourth is 12. This is usually given at the stage of ancillary markets or otherwise known as, after the cinema stage. Nobody under the age of 12 should be allowed to view the content or purchase a copy of the hardware. Films in this category often contain "infrequent drugs, infrequent use of strong language, brief nudity, discreet sexual activity, and moderate violence."
The fifth is 15. Only people at the age or over the age of 15 are admitted. Anybody under this age, are not permitted to view or purchase any hardware with this classification. Films in this category may include "adult themes, hard drugs, strong language and one use of very strong language, moderate-strong violence/sex references, and undetailed sex activity."
The sixth is 18, only adults are admitted to view the content. Nobody under this age can view or purchase any hardware or software in this classification. Films in this category "do not have limitation on the bad language that is used. Hard drugs are generally allowed, and strong violence/sex references along with strong sexual activity is also allowed. Scenes of strong real sex may be permitted if justified by the context."
The last, and rarely used is R18. Films in this category "can only be shown at licensed adult cinemas or sold at licensed sex shop, and only to adults, those aged 18 or over. Films under this category are always hard-core pornography, defined as material intended for sexual stimulation and containing clear images of real sexual activity, strong fetish material, explicit animated images, or sight of certain acts such as triple simultaneous penetration and snowballing."
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