BBFC film regulation




    1) Research the BBFC in more detail. This BBFC Wikipedia page may help.
    • What is the institution responsible for? 

    The BBFC is responsible for classifying films, DVDs, Blu-rays and some digital content in the UK to provide age ratings and content advice that help protect children and inform audiences.

    • How is it funded? 
    The BBFC is funded entirely by fees paid by film and video distributors for the classification of their content, and it does not receive government funding.
    • What link does it have to government? 
    The BBFC is independent but has a formal link to government because it is designated under the Video Recordings Act 1984 as the statutory authority for classifying home video content.

    Write a paragraph about each of the different ratings:

    U means the content is suitable for audiences of all ages, with nothing likely to offend or harm young children.

    PG means parental guidance is advised, as some scenes may be unsuitable for young children.

    12A/12 means the content is suitable for those aged 12 and over, with under-12s allowed to watch 12A films in cinemas only if accompanied by an adult.

    15 means the content is suitable only for people aged 15 and over, due to stronger language, violence, sex or drug use.

    18 means the content is suitable only for adults, as it may include explicit or extreme material intended for mature audiences.


    • 3) Select ONE of the A Level BBFC case studies. Explain why it received its certificate in relation to each of the considerations: 
    • Guardians of the Galaxy (2014), which received a 12A certificate.

      Dangerous behaviour: Action scenes feature fantastical stunts and combat that are clearly unrealistic and unlikely to be imitated by younger viewers.

      Discrimination: There is no discriminatory language or behaviour, and the film promotes teamwork and acceptance across different species and backgrounds.

      Drugs: References to drugs are very mild and comic, with no realistic or instructional depiction of drug use.

      Language: The film includes infrequent moderate language, which is permitted at 12A under BBFC guidelines.

      Nudity: There is no nudity beyond very mild, non-sexual references, keeping it suitable for a 12A audience.

      Sex: Sexual content is limited to mild innuendo and humour, with nothing explicit or detailed.

      Sexual violence: There are no references to or depictions of sexual violence.

      Suicide and self-harm: These themes are not present, and there is no depiction of self-harming behaviour.

      Threat and horror: Some scenes include mild threat and peril, but these are softened by humour and a sci-fi fantasy tone.

      Violence: Violence is frequent but non-graphic, stylised, and lacks detail or realism, making it appropriate for a 12A rating.

    4) Go to the rate a trailer section - choose THREE trailers and rate them.
    Write the name of the film, what your rating was, and how it compared to the BBFC.
    infinity war 15/12a
    superman 12A/12A
    jurrasic world 12a/12a

    5) 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 one younger than 12 may be permitted to attend a 12A cinema screening unless they are accompanied by an adult. Adults planning to take a child under 12 to a 12A should consider whether the main feature is suitable for that child. To help them decide, we recommend that they check the BBFC’s content advice for the film in advance.


    6) 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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