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Film Classification
There are 6 main classification brackets. The first, U, means Universal and is therefore suitable for children aged 4 and up. There is no explicit language, sex, or violence in this class, only mild and infrequent use of bad language such as 'damn' and 'hell'. Characters in 'U' films may be seen kissing or cuddling, and there may be light references like 'making love'. Violence is limited to brief fight scenes and moments like these are usually resolved quickly and the outcome will be comforting. Drug use is generally non existent- there may be references but as long as they convey a clear message that drugs are wrong and in no way glorified. References that are unlikely to be understood by children and are brief may be allowed for instance a reference to the 'opium wars'. The type of theme can vary but it will only be passed at a 'U' if the theme is appropriate for young audiences.
The next level of classification is the PG classification. This PG rating means that it is suitable for 'general viewing' but some scenes may upset younger viewers, they are aimed at children aged 8 or older.But not all films rated at PG are specifically aimed at young audiences, some documentaries have a PG rating because the material is appropriate for most of the age group and it shouldn't upset children aged 8 and over. PG covers most themes and can look at tough issues such as domestic violence, mourning or racism, illegal or antisocial behaviour should not be condoned or glamourised in a PG film, also drinking, smoking or drug abuse should also not be glamourised or condoned and should carry a clear message that it is wrong. A PG may contain some mild language like 'shit' or 'son of a bitch' but context and delivery are crucial for differentiating between PG and the next rating up. Light sexual innuendos or references may be allowed if the child is likely not to understand it.
The next category up from PG is 12A. 12A differs from 12 because 12 is only for videos, DVD's and games whereas 12A is for films. The BBFC advises that young children are not taken to see 12A films because they might upset them. A film that has a dark theme is likely to be classified as a 12A film. BBFC legislation says that a 12A film may have strong language but it must be infrequent, aggressive language may be allowed only if it is clear that it is wrong and not glamourised. Moderate violence is allowed at a 12A film but again it must be infrequent and there shouldn't be focus on blood or injuries. Some horror films may be passed at 12A if only moderate physical or psychological threat. Some dangerous behaviour may be passed at 12A ,like suicide, so long as they are noy glorified and there may also be infrequent, mild drug use and this also must not be glorified or provide instructional details.
The next rating is the 15 rating. This means that no one under the age of 15 is allowed to view a film rated in this category. It is used in videos, games and films amd they usually contain strong violence, strong and frequent language, sex, discriminatory language or behaviour and drug taking- although this must not be promoted or encouraging .Horror films rated at 15 there can be strong threat but it must not be sexual or sadistic.
The last and highest age rating is 18. No person under the age of 18 can buy, rent, or watch an 18 film. They contain very strong violence, very strong language, strong sexual activity, scenes of sexual violence, strong horror, strong strong blood and gore and strong discriminatory language or behaviour. Drug use is included but 18 films must not glorify or promoted. Things that are likely to be cut from an 18 include things that breach criminal law and where material contains sexual imagery and it cannot be justified by content and this would be nclassed in R18, which stands for Restricted, these are only allowed in licensed sex shops.
I think i would choose the 18 age rating because this allows for a more gritty, violent film and also gives us a larger creative area in which to work in.
The next level of classification is the PG classification. This PG rating means that it is suitable for 'general viewing' but some scenes may upset younger viewers, they are aimed at children aged 8 or older.But not all films rated at PG are specifically aimed at young audiences, some documentaries have a PG rating because the material is appropriate for most of the age group and it shouldn't upset children aged 8 and over. PG covers most themes and can look at tough issues such as domestic violence, mourning or racism, illegal or antisocial behaviour should not be condoned or glamourised in a PG film, also drinking, smoking or drug abuse should also not be glamourised or condoned and should carry a clear message that it is wrong. A PG may contain some mild language like 'shit' or 'son of a bitch' but context and delivery are crucial for differentiating between PG and the next rating up. Light sexual innuendos or references may be allowed if the child is likely not to understand it.
The next category up from PG is 12A. 12A differs from 12 because 12 is only for videos, DVD's and games whereas 12A is for films. The BBFC advises that young children are not taken to see 12A films because they might upset them. A film that has a dark theme is likely to be classified as a 12A film. BBFC legislation says that a 12A film may have strong language but it must be infrequent, aggressive language may be allowed only if it is clear that it is wrong and not glamourised. Moderate violence is allowed at a 12A film but again it must be infrequent and there shouldn't be focus on blood or injuries. Some horror films may be passed at 12A if only moderate physical or psychological threat. Some dangerous behaviour may be passed at 12A ,like suicide, so long as they are noy glorified and there may also be infrequent, mild drug use and this also must not be glorified or provide instructional details.
The next rating is the 15 rating. This means that no one under the age of 15 is allowed to view a film rated in this category. It is used in videos, games and films amd they usually contain strong violence, strong and frequent language, sex, discriminatory language or behaviour and drug taking- although this must not be promoted or encouraging .Horror films rated at 15 there can be strong threat but it must not be sexual or sadistic.
The last and highest age rating is 18. No person under the age of 18 can buy, rent, or watch an 18 film. They contain very strong violence, very strong language, strong sexual activity, scenes of sexual violence, strong horror, strong strong blood and gore and strong discriminatory language or behaviour. Drug use is included but 18 films must not glorify or promoted. Things that are likely to be cut from an 18 include things that breach criminal law and where material contains sexual imagery and it cannot be justified by content and this would be nclassed in R18, which stands for Restricted, these are only allowed in licensed sex shops.
I think i would choose the 18 age rating because this allows for a more gritty, violent film and also gives us a larger creative area in which to work in.
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