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BBFC Film Regulations



1) Research the BBFC in more detail: what is the institution responsible for? How is it funded? What link does it have to the government? This history of the BBFC page may help.

BBFC (British Board of Film Classification) is responsible for classifying films a rating group that will be released to a cinema or DVD. BBFC is an independent, non-governmental organization which means it is not funded by the government. But instead, their main source of funds is through charged fees.


2) Read this BBFC guide to how films are rated. Summarise the process in 50 words.

Minimum two compliance officers will watch the production and using the BBFC Classification guideline they will recommend the rating for the production. Once they give their rating the Compliance Manager or the Head of Compliance will approve the rating.


3) Read this BBFC outline of the issues faced when classifying a film. What issues do the BBFC consider and why?

They focus on the context of the material. The main message of what the context is being represented is important for the BBFC. For example, if the material is breaking any laws, is the material questionable for the certain age group, can it encourage a different type of behaviour. Some material shows violence or has sex but doesn't show in the material but it gives a clear message to the audience that they don't need to show it.

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 Dark Knight generated a lot of media coverage because they felt that the rating was to low for the audience even receiving a complaint from the audience. The BBFA gave The Dark Knight because the movie didn't emphasise on the detail of violence and gore. There were occasional gory scenes but that accords with the guideline for 12A. I feel the same as well, there are some scenes questionable but it does fit for 12A.

5) What are the guidelines for a 12A certificate - Blinded By The Light's cinema certificate (it was rated 12 for its home video release)?

The guidelines for 12A rated productions include but not limited to No promotion of dangerous behaviour, there may be moderate bad language but the strong language may be permitted depending on the context, Nudity but must be discreet, moderate violence but must be discreet and "dwell on the detail".

6) The BBFC website offers an explanation of every classification it makes and detailed case studies on selected titles. Look at the rating for Blinded By The Light and explain why it was given a 12A certificate for cinema release.

It was given the 12A rating due to the discrimination and language that appears throughout the film. There are scenes where their racist references made to the main character calling him a "Pakis" and gets spat on, another one like it that where the main character was in a restaurant and had to move from his seat. Moderate bad language was also shown throughout the film. Words like 'bloody hell', 'shit', 'crap', 'frickin', 'sod', 'Jesus'.

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