Film regulation and the BBFC - blog tasks:


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.

It is funded through charged fees. The BBFC is here to assist everyone in the UK in selecting content that is appropriate for their age.

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

The BBFC films are rated based on their content to help people make informed choices. They include factors like language, themes, sex and violence. After that they are classified based on the ratings they get such as 18+.

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?

It generated so much coverage as it is quite a violent movie that a lot of people would say it would require a bit of a higher rating. I do agree with their decision as I have personally been watching movies like that from a even younger age and I thing most people who know me would say there is nothing wrong with me.

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)?

12A certificate only means that of course people who are 12 and over can watch it but kids under 12 can watch it with a parent.


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.

Language: There is infrequent moderate bad language ('wanker') as well as milder terms ('bloody hell', 'shit', 'crap', 'frickin', 'sod', 'Jesus').
Discrimination: There is a scene in which two men are attacked by members of the National Front, resulting in brief bloody injury detail. There are racist references made to "Pakis" as one character is spat on and made to move from his seat in a restaurant at the request of some racists. Racism is not condoned within the film.


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