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 BBFC has the responsibility to classify and regulate films so they are age appropriate. They are funded through their charge fees. The BBFC is a non-governmental and so is independent from them.

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

The decisions are made by the consensus, chief executives, the president and vice-presidents. Compliance officers watch films, DVD's and online content during their work day. DVD's are viewed in their own times, this is called 'solo viewing' - these are shows which have already been broadcasted on TV and are being released on the DVD's. For films, there are two categories, 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 Dark Knight generated a huge amount of media coverage as the public thought the violence was too strong to be in that age category. I think 12A was maybe to young to let audiences watch this movie due to the violence and things such as a dead man being shown hanging briefly and the psychological aspects of the films.

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)?

Anyone who is the age of 12 and over is allowed to see a film with a 12A rating unaccompanied. Anyone under 12 is allowed to see the film with adult supervision (someone 18 and over). 

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.

There is racial discrimination (uses of the word "Paki's"). Two men are attacked by the National Front members during a NF rally.  Characters are spat on. The use of the language 'wanker' and mild terms 'Bloody hell', 'shit', 'crap', 'fricking', 'sod', 'Jesus'.

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