Movies that are released in the UK will all be given an age certificate. The reason for this is because there will be some films that have too much explicit content that would be inappropriate for younger viewers. So, in order to keep them from seeing these things (could include violence, swearing, alcohol, drugs and sexual content).
The 'U' rating is suitable for audience that are aged four and above. This means that all of these movies should include reassuring counterbalances to any violence or threat. And also, these movie should be suitable for a child of this age to watch alone, without parental guidance.
The 'PG' rating is still reletively mild, and is appropriate for general viewing, but some scenes may be unsuitable for younger audiences. These scenes however, cannot disturb children around eight years of age. Parents can make their own decision here, on whether these movies are appropriate for their child. Especially if they are younger than eight, or they are more sensitive to things of this nature.
The '12' rating is strictly only for children aged twelve and over. This is because children under this age may become more upset with the topics and scenes that are touched upon. Anyone under the age of twelve cannot buy or rent a movie of this rating.
The '12A' rating only exists in the cinema. Children uder the age of twelve cannot watch these movies unless they are accompanied by an adult. If an adult feels that a movie of this rating is suitbale for their child to watch, then they can take them to see it, but the full responsibility of the child watching this movie lies with the adult/parent.
The '15' rating can include a little more content that the other ratings, but there must be no discrimination, drugs can be included but they must not be promoted, mild violence can be shown(but not too much focus on pain). There can be some bad language and nudity, but kept to a minimal and only when it's appropriate.
The '18' rating can include criminal law and criminal offence, violent or dangerous acts, illegal drug use(shouldnt cause harm to oublic health), scenes of sexual violence(this may eroticise or endorse sexual assault), explicit scenes of sexual activity, bad language can be used.
The BBFC(British Board of Film Classification)'s job is to classify each film, and decide which circumstance is is to be viewd in, before they get released to the general public. They also have the right to ban movies that may be too extreme, even for adults or if the moral behind it is frowned upon.
Some films that have been banned in the UK are:
GROTESQUE- Part of thisis because the film has no narrative, and it's just pure torture from start to finish.
MIKEY- The BBFC do not agree with making children acting/taking part in adult themes.
THE HUMAN CENTIPEDE 2-The victims here are treated like objects,and are degraded and brutalised.
SCUM-This contains severe racism, gang rape, suicide and violence.
A SERBIAN FILM- Includes child rape, incest and murder.
NATURAL BORN KILLERS-Glorifies the act of murder.
THE EVIL DEAD- This is graphic violence and terror, and can be perverse.
CANNIBAL HOLOCAUST- Disturbing the peace of the cultures involved in filming(African Tribes).
TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE-
The role of the BBFC is discussed well and the different age certificates have been identified and discussed. You also identify some good examples of films that have been cut and/or banned within the film industry and further identify why.
ReplyDeleteTo improve;
- What age certificates do thrillers tend to get and why (relate to content)?
- What age certificate would you give your thriller?
- Conclusion: what have you learned about certificates and what you need to consider for your own thrillers in terms of what is appropriate for the different age groups.
-Include a logo on BBFC
-What things get censored and why? (can bullet point these, provide some examples)
-What is the difference between films being cut and banned?
-Conclude with what you have learned about film regulation and what you need to consider for your own thrillers.