Monday 31 January 2011

Age certificate

The British Board of Film Classification (BBFC), is funded by the film industry whihc is run by a non governmental organisation. who are responsible for the national classification of films within the UK. It has the rights to classify videos, Dvds and some video games under the Video recording act.

Universal is the name of this logo. It is suitable for all ages and films with this logo should not upset children over 4. For example- The Incredibles.
P.G stands for Parental Guidance. All ages are acceptable but certain scenes may be unsuitable for children under the ages of 8. E.G `The Simpsons movie'.




12A- This logo was recently introduced in 2002. It is only used in cinemas. Films under this catergory are seen as unsuitable for very young people. Those children who are under the ages of 12 should bge accompanied with a adult. Particularly 18 or over. film sunder this catergory may contain mature themes such as discrimination, soft drugs, sex reference and moderate violence. Examples- `Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows'.
Nobody younger than 12 can buy or rent a 12 rated VHS, DVD, Blu Ray disc, UMD or game. Films in this catergory contain discreet sexual activity, brief nudity, infrequent use of strong language and infrequent drugs.


Films under this catergory contain adult themes, hard drugs, strong words, moderate-strong violence/sex references and mild non-detailed sex activity. Example` Good Luck Chuck'.

Under this catergory only adults are admitted. Nobody younger than 18 can rent or buy, 18 rated DVDS, Games etc. Also nobody younger than this age can go to watch a 18 rated film in the cinema. Films under this catergory do not have a limitaion to the amount of bad language used. Hard drugs are generally allowed and strong violence/sex references along with non-detailed sex activity is also allowed. Examples `Saw III and Jackass 3D'.


Only adults are admitted to this catergory, and can only be shown in licensed cinemas and sex shops. Films with this rating have material that the BBFC does not allow in its 18 rating, because the violence and sex shown is stronger R18 DVDs, VHs and films. However there are still cuts in this material, more cuts are demanded in this catergory than any other catergory. Example `Deep Throat'.







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