Wednesday 18 November 2009

What is the BBFC?

What is the BBFC?
The British Board of Film Classification is an independent, non-governmental body, which has classified cinema films since it was set up in 1912, they decide what age rate the film should be. The BBFC are very important as they help prevent underaged children from watching violent innaporpriate films.
rated 15
Allows to show moderate sexual, violent gory activity. 15 rated certificate tend to allow moderate violence, gore and sexual activity. However not in explicit circumstances and it must be of relevance. Drug taking is not banned however it cannot be promoted to be seen in a positive way.
rated 18
18 rated certificates permit a wide range of gore, violence, sexual activity and drug taking (not to be promoted.) The difference between the two certificates lies not in context of themes; mainly in explicity.


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