2. The BBFC
• The BBFC (British board of film classification) gives age ratings for films around the Britain
every year, this makes the viewer realise which film is suited for their age.
• 15 and 18 rated films are very similar in context however they do have their own differences.
• 18s is a more extreme version on a 15 however it does have its boundaries.
• - Where the film is has material breaching criminal law or has been created through the
commission of a criminal offence
• Material or Treatment that is a risk towards the BBFC. Showing if a film is too scary or using
behaviour in society which risks others I.E. Very dangerous acts or illegal drug use and Rape.
3. Age Ratings for Noir Films
• Noir films are generally filmed for the older ages, this is easier as it can
maximize the revenue they are given.
Film Noir’s - “Sunset Boulevard” (PG) (1950)
• “M” – (PG) (1931)
• “Double Indemnity” – (PG) (1944)
• “Notorious” – (U) (1946)
• “The Man Who Wasn’t There” – (15) (2001)
By the look of the movies being made they were generally made for PG
however in the modern era Film Noir’s have turned into a more of a 15/18
due to the audiences understanding.
