BBFC film regulation
1) Research the BBFC in more detail: what is the institution responsible for? How is it funded? What link does it have to government?
The BBFC is responsible for regulating films and categorising them into films that are appropriate for different ages. The focus is on helping children and families choose films that are appropriate and provide guidance for them to choose. It is funded by charged fee's as it is an independent body and it does not have a link to the government.
2) Read this BBFC guide to how films are rated. Summarise the process in 50 words.
A compliance officer watched the film and pays attention to aspects included in the film,and to experience the effects that the audience will feel when watching.If the compliance officers have any doubt about which category the film will fall into, then other members of the BBFC will watch the film. When rating a film they will look for sex/nudity, violence, bad language, and taste which makes it easier to categorise the films.
3) Read this BBFC outline of the issues faced when classifying a film. Summarise the debate in 50 words.
Some issues the BBFC may face when regulating films is if there is conflict with the law.Another issue is if the content will cause harm to the audience such as moral harm where the audience may become desensitised to violence etc.
4) Read this BBFC section on controversial decisions. Why did The Dark Knight generate a large amount of media coverage regarding its certificate? Do you agree with the 12A certificate The Dark Knight was awarded?
The BBFC sometimes faces controversy when rating films.For instance, the BBFC's decision to rate The dark Knight faced a lot of backlash and complaints from the public as they thought the violence was too strong to be rated 12A.
5) What are the guidelines for a 15 certificate?
The guidelines for a 15 certificate are films that include dangerous behaviours such as suicide or self harm.
6) The BBFC website offers an explanation of every classification it makes and detailed case studies on selected titles. Look at the rating for Chicken and explain why it was given a 15 certificate.
Ratings Info very strong language, strong violence, sex references
This film was given a 15 certificate because of the strong language used as it would not be appropriate for younger audiences and contained a lot of violence between the main characters as well as references to sex and sexual violence. This would not be appropriate for audiences younger than 15.
The BBFC is responsible for regulating films and categorising them into films that are appropriate for different ages. The focus is on helping children and families choose films that are appropriate and provide guidance for them to choose. It is funded by charged fee's as it is an independent body and it does not have a link to the government.
2) Read this BBFC guide to how films are rated. Summarise the process in 50 words.
A compliance officer watched the film and pays attention to aspects included in the film,and to experience the effects that the audience will feel when watching.If the compliance officers have any doubt about which category the film will fall into, then other members of the BBFC will watch the film. When rating a film they will look for sex/nudity, violence, bad language, and taste which makes it easier to categorise the films.
3) Read this BBFC outline of the issues faced when classifying a film. Summarise the debate in 50 words.
Some issues the BBFC may face when regulating films is if there is conflict with the law.Another issue is if the content will cause harm to the audience such as moral harm where the audience may become desensitised to violence etc.
4) Read this BBFC section on controversial decisions. Why did The Dark Knight generate a large amount of media coverage regarding its certificate? Do you agree with the 12A certificate The Dark Knight was awarded?
The BBFC sometimes faces controversy when rating films.For instance, the BBFC's decision to rate The dark Knight faced a lot of backlash and complaints from the public as they thought the violence was too strong to be rated 12A.
5) What are the guidelines for a 15 certificate?
The guidelines for a 15 certificate are films that include dangerous behaviours such as suicide or self harm.
6) The BBFC website offers an explanation of every classification it makes and detailed case studies on selected titles. Look at the rating for Chicken and explain why it was given a 15 certificate.
Ratings Info very strong language, strong violence, sex references
This film was given a 15 certificate because of the strong language used as it would not be appropriate for younger audiences and contained a lot of violence between the main characters as well as references to sex and sexual violence. This would not be appropriate for audiences younger than 15.
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