Film regulation and the BBFC

Film regulation and the BBFC:

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.

-The British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) is independent, non-governmental and not-for-profit, and is responsible for regulating films for the public. It is funded through money raised from the licence fee pays for BBC shows and services. The BBFC is here to help everyone in the UK choose age-appropriate films, videos and websites, wherever and however they watch or use them

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

-The BBFC’s classifying decisions are reached by consensus, with the Chief Executive, the President and the two Vice-Presidents taking final responsibility. The Compliance Officers watch a combination of films, DVDs, and online content during each working day. they do solo-viewing where they watch DVD's on their own. Some examples of how they rate their films are; the experience, the language and the issues, general theme or context – plot, characters and the outline of individual scenes, Controversial or extreme content

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?

-The decision to award the Dark Knight a 12A was not accepted by members of the public, who thought the violence was too strong to be contained at that category. I disagree with the film being a 12A because there were many traumatising scenes in the film that could have physiological effects on the younger generation that has not fully developed.

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)?

-One can be 12 or under to watch the film however must be accompanied by an adult.

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 a 12A because of its racism content where they use explicate language(such as wanker, bloody hell and fricken along with many other bad words and language) as well as discrimination.

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