BFFC Film Classification
The BFFC stands for British Boards of Film Classification and it restricts a certain age groups from viewing different film genres. The BFFC is a form of protection to inform the target audience what type of films they are about to watch and it allows the target audience to assess whether they would be able to cope with the sort of scenes they would see.
The 'U' ratings allows children of the age four and above to watch the film. the BBFC states that for the 'U' to be classified the film should be within a positive moral framework and should offer reassuring counterbalances to any violence, threat or horror.
A film example of this film classification is huge. The film was rated a 'U' because it contained mild scenes of danger.
A 'PG' film states that it should not disturb children from the age of eight and over and they must be companied by a parent. For the film to be classified by the BFFC the film should not prolong or intense frightening sequences and a migtigate factor of fantasy settings may be used.
A film example if this classification is Home alone. It was rates a PG because the film contained moderate violence.
The '12A' category exists only for cinema films. No one younger than 12 may see a '12A' film in a cinema unless accompanied by an adult. The BBFC states that the film must permit moderate physical or psychological threat and provided disturbing sequences that are not frequent or sustained.
A film example for this film classification is Transformers. It was rated a 12 because it contains moderate action violence and one use of strong language.
To be shown only in specially licensed cinemas, or supplied only in licensed sex shops, and to adults of no less than the age of 18 years old.
This classification is only suitable only for 15 years and over. No one younger than 15 may see a 15 film in a cinema. No one younger than 15may rent or buy a 15 rated video work. The BBFC states that the film can contain strong threat and menace are unless sadistic or sexualised. Violence may be strong but should not dwell on the infliction of pain and injury.
A film example for this film classification is 21 Jump Street. It was rated a 15 because it contains strong language, sexual references, violence and drug use.
No one under the age of 18 may see a '18' film in the cinema or rent or buy any '18' rated work. '18' Rated films contains more violent scenes.
A film example for this classification is Killer Joe. It was rated an 18 because it contained strong, bloody and sadistic violence and sexual threat.
My groups thriller film would be classified as a 15. We decided to classify it as a 15 because it will contain violence and drug use.
You have provided descroptors for each classification. In order to demonstrate your understanding further, you need to provide examples of existing thriller films that have been given each rating. You then need to provide justifications for each rating they have been given using specific examples.
ReplyDeleteTo improve this post I gave a film example that matched the film classification and explained the reasons to why is was targeted for that age group.
ReplyDelete