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? This history of the BBFC page may help.
2) Read this BBFC guide to how films are rated. Summarise the process in 50 words.
The BBFCs compliance officers classify films, DVDs and online content, with the Chief Executive, President, and Vice-Presidents taking final responsibility. They watch films for cinema release in their own cinema, usually in foreign languages and note the theme, characters, and scene timings. Compliance officers report on the work, issues and recommended age ratings with distributors making the final decision. If content is deemed unacceptable, it can be rejected but only rarely.
3) Read this BBFC section on landmark 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?
It received complaints from the public who thought that the violence was too strong and should be contained. I agree with the 12A certificate because the film is seen to be quite violent with things like shooting and explosions and it wouldn't really be appropriate for younger viewers.
4) What are the guidelines for a 12A certificate - Blinded By The Light's cinema certificate (it was rated 12 for its home video release)?
Films rated 12A are suitable for children aged 12 and over although, people younger than 12 may see a 12A so long as they are accompanied by an adult. Moderate violence is allowed but it should not dwell on detail.
5) 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.
The BBFCs compliance officers classify films, DVDs and online content, with the Chief Executive, President, and Vice-Presidents taking final responsibility. They watch films for cinema release in their own cinema, usually in foreign languages and note the theme, characters, and scene timings. Compliance officers report on the work, issues and recommended age ratings with distributors making the final decision. If content is deemed unacceptable, it can be rejected but only rarely.
3) Read this BBFC section on landmark 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?
It received complaints from the public who thought that the violence was too strong and should be contained. I agree with the 12A certificate because the film is seen to be quite violent with things like shooting and explosions and it wouldn't really be appropriate for younger viewers.
4) What are the guidelines for a 12A certificate - Blinded By The Light's cinema certificate (it was rated 12 for its home video release)?
Films rated 12A are suitable for children aged 12 and over although, people younger than 12 may see a 12A so long as they are accompanied by an adult. Moderate violence is allowed but it should not dwell on detail.
5) 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 12A because of the:
There is infrequent moderate bad language ('wanker') as well as milder terms ('bloody hell', 'shit', 'crap', 'frickin', 'sod', 'Jesus').
Discrimination
There is a scene in which two men are attacked by members of the National Front, resulting in brief bloody injury detail. There are racist references made to "Pakis" as one character is spat on and made to move from his seat in a restaurant at the request of some racists. Racism is not condoned within the film.
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