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The British of Board Film Classification (BBFC) are an independent company who have been classifying cinema films within the united kingdom since 1912. From 1984 they also classified DVDs and Videos. The BBFC don't just classify Films, DVDs and Videos but they classify video games under the videos recordings act.
Its legal basis was the Cinematography act 1909 which meant cinemas had to have licenses. the name changed in 1984, from British boards of Film Censors to British Board of Film Classification because it had been given the responsibility for classifying videos to hire or purchase to view in the home as well as ones shown in the cinema. In 1986 BBFC was given its first computer game to certify which was Dracula and was given the certificated of 15. Jack the Ripper was the first game to be certified an 18, this was in 1987.
- Universal which mean it is suitable for all ages.
- Parental Guidance this means the film is suitable for all ages but some scenes may be unsuitable for younger children. These scenes could contain minor language, sex/drugs reference or violence so parents should check before letting their children watch it.
- 12A, This is only used in cinema. It means this may be unsuitable for persons under the age of 12, however, people under 12 are allowed to view as long as they are accompanied by and adult over 12. These films often include soft drugs, discrimination, strong language, moderate violence, nudity, sexual references.
- 12, This means the film is suitable for children aged 12 years and over and not suitable for people under 12.
- 15, Not suitable to anyone below the age of 15 years. It is illegal for anyone to sell or to rent a film or supply a cinema ticket for a 15 rated film to the someone who is under the age. These films normally contain drugs, bad language, strong violence and sex scenes.
18, Films with this rating are suitable for only 18 year olds and over. It is illegal for anyone to sell or rent a film or supply a cinema ticket to anyone under the age. These films have no limitation to foul language used, hard drugs are allowed, explicit sex reference with detail, scene ors strong real sex may be permitted. Strong, gory violence and sexual violence is permitted unless it excessively graphic.
Its legal basis was the Cinematography act 1909 which meant cinemas had to have licenses. the name changed in 1984, from British boards of Film Censors to British Board of Film Classification because it had been given the responsibility for classifying videos to hire or purchase to view in the home as well as ones shown in the cinema. In 1986 BBFC was given its first computer game to certify which was Dracula and was given the certificated of 15. Jack the Ripper was the first game to be certified an 18, this was in 1987.
- Universal which mean it is suitable for all ages. - Parental Guidance this means the film is suitable for all ages but some scenes may be unsuitable for younger children. These scenes could contain minor language, sex/drugs reference or violence so parents should check before letting their children watch it.- 12A, This is only used in cinema. It means this may be unsuitable for persons under the age of 12, however, people under 12 are allowed to view as long as they are accompanied by and adult over 12. These films often include soft drugs, discrimination, strong language, moderate violence, nudity, sexual references.- 12, This means the film is suitable for children aged 12 years and over and not suitable for people under 12. - 15, Not suitable to anyone below the age of 15 years. It is illegal for anyone to sell or to rent a film or supply a cinema ticket for a 15 rated film to the someone who is under the age. These films normally contain drugs, bad language, strong violence and sex scenes.18, Films with this rating are suitable for only 18 year olds and over. It is illegal for anyone to sell or rent a film or supply a cinema ticket to anyone under the age. These films have no limitation to foul language used, hard drugs are allowed, explicit sex reference with detail, scene ors strong real sex may be permitted. Strong, gory violence and sexual violence is permitted unless it excessively graphic.
Coraline
BBFC states that the PG classified films can contains some scary moments and Coraline as a film is eerie and spooky. They allow some elements of scariness (horror) but it must meet the criteria. The film includes elements which lower the intensity of the frightening scenes as they contain childish songs and dancing. Coraline is in the fantasy film category which fits the child audience as of the fairy tales.
BBFC states that the PG classified films can contains some scary moments and Coraline as a film is eerie and spooky. They allow some elements of scariness (horror) but it must meet the criteria. The film includes elements which lower the intensity of the frightening scenes as they contain childish songs and dancing. Coraline is in the fantasy film category which fits the child audience as of the fairy tales.
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