What is the BBFC?
BBFC stand for British Board of Films Classification. It is an
organization that classifies cinema films such as the movie Sean of the Dead.
What does the BBFC regulate?
The BBFC regulates Video games and Films. The first example
would be Sean of the Dead. Sean of the Dead was rated 15 because it has
violence bad language and other 15 and older related content. The second
example would be Grand Theft Auto. Grand Theft Auto is rated 18 because it
contains sex, drugs, and other 18 and older content.
Who funds/organizes it?
The BBFC is funded by the film/game to give them a certificate
for their film/game; once this is done they are able to show their film in the
cinema. The organizers are the local authorities.
What pays for film classification?
The producer pays for the film classification to allow their
film to be shown in the cinema. Money from the film is used to buy the
certificate.
Why do you think it was set up?
I believe the BBFC was set up because it protects young children
from visual harm for example a 10-year-old watching an 18-year-old horror film
containing blood and sex which is inappropriate, as they will not understand.
What do the different classifications mean?
The youngest certificate
is U and the oldest certificate is 18+.
U
A
U film is suitable for viewers 4 and over. It cannot contain illegal drugs,
blood, violence, sex, and other over PG content.
PG
Unaccompanied
children of any age may watch a PG film but should not disturb any children
around 8 or older. It cannot contain any bad language unless approved by BBFC
as historical or educational, no illegal drugs, sex, or bloody violence. No
over PG content is allowed.
12/12A
Exactly
the same criteria are used to classify works at ‘12A’ and ‘12’.
12A
is only used for cinema purposes. The ‘12’ category exists only for video
works. No one younger than 12 may rent or buy a ‘12’ rated video work.
Over 12 content is not allowed for example constant use of the F word is not
permitted unless used mildly.
15
No
one younger than 15 can see or buy/rent this video/game if certificated 15.
Drugs
are allowed to be shown but must not show drug taking as a good thing.
Sex
can be used but not strongly.
Over
18 content is not permitted for example fluent use of swear words.
18
No
one younger than 18 may see this film or rent/buy if certificated 18 and over.
Any
footage is permitted if the viewer chooses to watch the film.
Sexual
nature can be very strong.
Law
breaking can be shown.
Swear
words can be used.
R18
To
be shown only in specially licensed cinemas, or supplied only in licensed
sex shops, and to adults of not less than 18 years.
Coraline
The BBFC gave Coraline a PG because it has various horror elements to it which may scare U rated viewers. They make their decision based on the length, frequency, and detail of the scary scenes. Sound can also change the certificate of a film, so that is taken into consideration as well. PG certificate is given to films which are for general viewing but can be unsuitable for young children. Coraline is a fantasy/animation and most children favourite this type of movie because they can relate to it.
Coraline
The BBFC gave Coraline a PG because it has various horror elements to it which may scare U rated viewers. They make their decision based on the length, frequency, and detail of the scary scenes. Sound can also change the certificate of a film, so that is taken into consideration as well. PG certificate is given to films which are for general viewing but can be unsuitable for young children. Coraline is a fantasy/animation and most children favourite this type of movie because they can relate to it.
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