BBFC film regulation

 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.

The British board of film classification is independent, non governmental and non-for-profit, and has had the responsibility of classifying films since 1912, video tapes and discs since 1985, and more recently, online content. They are here to help everyone in the UK choose age appropriate films, videos and websites, wherever and however they watch or use them. 

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

Our compliance officers watch a combination of films, DVD's, and online content during each working day. With all the content they watch they make notes about drug references, sex, violence and bad language. They take all these things into consideration before making their decision. If some ratings are border line the decide whether to increase it or not. 

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?

Before the film was even submitted it attracted a lot of attention due to the death of Heath Ledger who played the joker. It's rated a 12A because of the violent and although its violent you don't really see the blood and so it isn't that bad. 

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)?

No promotion of potentially dangerous behaviour which children are likely to copy. Discriminatory language or behaviour must not be endorsed by the work as a whole. Misuse of drugs must be infrequent and should not be glamorised or give detailed instruction. There may be moderate bad language. Strong language may be permitted, depending on the manner in which it is used, who is using the language, its frequency within the work as a whole and any special contextual justification. There may be nudity, but in a sexual context it must be brief and discreet. Sexual activity may be briefly and discreetly portrayed. Moderate sex references are permitted, but frequent crude references are unlikely to be acceptable. There may be moderate physical and psychological threat and horror sequences. There may be moderate violence but it should not dwell on detail. There should be no emphasis on injuries or blood, but occasional gory moments may be permitted if justified by the context. 

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.

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 ('wanker') as well as milder terms ('bloody hell', 'shit', 'crap', 'frickin', 'sod', 'Jesus'). 

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