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Film regulation and the BBFC - blog tasks:

 Film regulation and the BBFC - blog tasks:


The BBFC is responsible for reviewing film and Tv and applying age classifications to them. They an independent, non government body funded through charged fees.

There are 7 key classifications that a piece of media can fall under.To determine the age category that a film or TV show would fall under. The main age rating issues that need to be taken into account are: Violence,sex, sexual violence, drugs, horror, imitable behaviour, discrimination and language 

The BBFC have to consider whether the material is in conflict with the law or has been created through the commission of a criminal offences. Whether the material may cause any harm that may result from the behaviour of potential viewers, but also any ‘moral harm’ that may be caused. An example of this is desensitising potential viewers sense of empathy.

The certificate that the BBFC gave ‘The Dark Night’ generated a large amount of media coverage as audiences believed that 12A was the wrong certificate. Audiences stated that the violence was too strong to be contained in that category

Films classified 12A contain material that is not generally suitable for children aged under 12. There should be no promotion of dangerous behaviour of discriminatory language must not be endorsed. 

The BBFC rated Blinded by the Light a a 12A because there was mild discriminatory behaviour and bad language. 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.

There is infrequent moderate bad language 


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