In the UK the BBFC are an independent, film-funded, non-profit organisation that give certificates in order to classify films through age ratings. Films have been classified since 1913, of which is different to that of the American rating system. The American rating system (MPAA) was only introduced in 1968, and therefore any films before hand would be viewable by all ages. This system works in a very similar way to the BBFC, aside from the actual ratings given, which differs. The American system does not classify that all films have to be rated, and films can therefore bypass the process entirely and be shown as unrated. Generally, unrated films are amateur, home videos, and are not usually shown in cinemas. The council do have the final word over the BBFC, and can overrule a decision they make if it is deemed necessary, although this overruling is rarely practised. The US rating system is also not linked with the US government. These rules used are constantly being changed, and adapted to fit in with societies set standards, which are also ever changing. Periodic data is constantly being undertaken in order to change and adapt the rules which are set by the MPAA and BFBC.
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- British Board of Film Censorship (Since 1912) - Films rated by the BBFC receive age restriction certificates; U, PG, 12A, 12, 15, 18, R18. - Non-governmental organisation funded by the film industry - BBFC can also advise cuts for lowering rating Every film that's shown in the UK cinema's must be given a certificate in order to be shown to society, this is based on the content of the film, and what age would be deemed suitable and acceptable. Society does have an input as they are the viewers, and generally all share views based around age ratings and content.
Certain categories are looked over in order to produce a certificate for a film, these include levels of violence, sex/nudity and levels of bad language. the public are usually consulted on how they feel films portray Sex, what is tasteful, bad Language and most importantly violence. an overall worry is shown by the general public based on how levels of violence are rising, and these can have lasting psychological effects. Many certificates are dulled down as we become desensitised to aspects, so we see some essence of sex and nudity even in 12 rated films, even though through more common rules of society sex isn't something which should even be considered until the age of 16. The use of bad language has changed over the course of the growth in media and film industry, during the 2000's a single use of the F- word would classify for a film to go from 12A to 15, however in recent films we can see a few subtle uses of the work can still lead to a 12A. |
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