2. BBFC
• In 1912 The British Board Of Film Classification (BBFC) was established by
the film industry.
• Local authorities with the BBFC were in charge of what was shown in
cinemas
• The BBFC originally British Board of Film Censors, is a non-governmental
organisation.
• The BBFC are funded by the film industry and responsible for the national
classification (age ratings) of films within the United Kingdom.
3. Universal and Parental Guidance
The universal certificate is give to films that are suitable for all ages. there is
nothing unsuitable in a Universal for children over 4.
Examples
The PG (parental guidance) certification is issued to films all ages however
some scenes may be unsuitable for children under the age of
Examples
4. 12A and 12
The 12 A certification was introduced in 2002. The films with a 12 A certificate are
seen as unsuitable for children. 12A films can be watch by kids under the age of
12 if they have an adult with them. ( Ages 18 +) However it's not
recommended that children under the age of 12 watch this particular film.
Films with this certification can contain mature themes, discrimination, soft
drugs, commonly used milder swear words, and moderate violence/sex references.
sympathy
The 12 certificate was created in 2002. 12A-rated films are usually given a 12
certificate for the VHS/DVD version unless extra material has been added that
requires a higher rating. Nobody younger than 12 can rent or buy a 12-
rated VHS,
DVD, Blu-ray Disc, UMD or game. Films in this category may include infrequent
drugs, infrequent use of strong language, brief nudity, discreet sexual activity, and moderate
violence.
5. The 15 certificate is given to films that can only be watched by those
over 15 years and over. Films under this category can contain adult
themes, hard drugs, strong language, moderate-strong violence/sex
references, and mild non-detailed sex activity.
Only adults are allowed to watch 18 rated films. Nobody younger than
18 can rent or buy an 18-rated DVD, Blu-ray Disc, UMD or game, or
watch a film in the cinema with this rating. Films under this category
do not have limitation on the bad language that is used. Hard drugs
are generally allowed, and strong violence/sex references along with
strong sexual activity is also allowed.
For cinemas to show an “R18” film they need to be a licensed cinema.
They can also only be sold at licensed retailers or sex shops and only
to adults aged 18 or over. Films under this category have material the
BBFC does not allow for its "18" The violence and sex activity will be
stronger in R18 film.
