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BBFC Research
The British Board of Film Classification (BBFC), before 1985 known as British Board of Film Censors, is a non-governmental organisation, founded by the film industry in 1912 and responsible for the national classification and censorship of films within the United Kingdom.
Members of the film industry, who would rather manage their own censorship, than have national or local government do it for them, established the BBFC in 1912 as the British Board of Film Censors. It began operating on 1 January 1913.
Its legal basis was the Cinematograph Act 1909, which required cinemas to have licences from local authorities. The Act was introduced for safety reasons after a number of nitrate film fires in unsuitable venues (fairgrounds and shops that had been hastily converted into cinemas) but the following year a court ruling
determined that the criteria for granting or refusing a licence did not have to be restricted to issues of health and safety.
Symbol Name Customer Information
Examples
Universal All ages admitted, there is almost nothing
unsuitable for children
Lion King The smurfs 2 The Croods
Parental Guidance All ages admitted, but certain scenes may be unsuitable for young children. Should not
disturb children aged 8 years or over. May
contain mild language and sex/drugs
references. May contain moderate violence if
justified by context (e.g. fantasy). Parents may wish to check the film before they let their
children watch it.
Wreck-it Ralph
Frozen Star Wars
Episode II: Attack of the Clones
12A This category applies to cinema only releases
since 2002. Films under this category are considered to be
unsuitable for young children. Cinemas are
only permitted to supply tickets to see a
12A-rated film to children under the age of 12 years if an adult
accompanies them, aged at least 18 years. However, it is unlikely
to be suitable for children under the age
of 12.
Films under this category can contain
mature themes, discrimination, soft
drugs, infrequent strong language and
moderate violence, sex references and nudity. Sexual activity may be briefly and discreetly
portrayed. Sexual violence may be implied
or briefly indicated.
Iron Man 3 Godzilla Pacific Rim The Hunger
Games: Catching Fire
Skyfall
12 This category applies to cinema releases from August 1989 to 2002, and home media since 1994. It is suitable only
for persons aged 12 years and over, not to be supplied to anyone
below that age. It is illegal to knowingly
rent or sell a 12-rated VHS, DVD, Blu-ray Disc, UMD or game to anyone
under the age of 12.
Les Miserables
The Hobbit The Lord of
the Rings Getaway The perks of
being a wallflower
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. The content guidelines are identical to those
used for the 12A certificate
15 Suitable only for persons aged 15 years
and over, not to be supplied to anyone below that age. It is illegal to knowingly
rent or sell a 15-rated VHS, DVD, Blu-ray Disc, UMD or game, or supply cinema tickets for a film
with this rating, to anyone under the age of
15.
Films under this category can contain adult themes, hard
drugs, regular use of foul language and limited use of very
strong language, strong violence and strong sex references, and nudity without graphic detail. Sexual activity may be portrayed but without
any strong detail. Sexual violence may be
shown if discreet.
Ted The Heat Mama The Matrix Jackass
Presents: Bad Grandpa
18 Suitable only for persons aged 18 years
and over, not to be supplied to anyone below that age. It is illegal to knowingly
rent or sell an 18-rated VHS, DVD, Blu-ray Disc, UMD or game, or supply cinema tickets for a film
with this rating, to anyone under the age of
18.
Films under this category do not have limitation on the foul language that is used.
Hard drugs are generally allowed, and explicit sex references
along with detailed sexual activity are also
allowed. Scenes of strong real sex may be
permitted if justified by the context. Very
strong, gory, and/or sadistic violence is usually permitted.
Strong sexual violence is permitted unless it is
eroticized or excessively graphic.
Django Unchained
Evil Dead Pulp Fiction Kill Bill The Wolf of
Wall Street Spring
Breakers Filth Don Jon
After researching these certifications we have decided to classify our film as a 15. This is because most films in the film noir genre would fit into the 15 and 18 categories. As drugs may possibly be included,
although only talked about, and since it includes elements of violence and crime it made us come to the conclusion that our film would be
classified as a 15.