The document discusses film ratings by the British Board of Film Classification. A 15 rating means those under 15 cannot rent or watch in cinemas and may contain violence, nudity or language. An 18 rating bars those under 18 and contains similar themes but to a greater extent. Examples are given of film noir movies like Seven and Sin City rated 18 for strong violence and drug use, while films like Kiss Kiss Bang Bang and Memento were 15 rated as their violence and drug use was less graphic. The document concludes that their film will aim for a 15 rating by avoiding graphic or serious violence and drug use.

1. Audience Research<br />15 rating: No-one younger than 15 may rent, but or watch in the cinema. A film that contains either things such as violence, nudity or language, but not strong enough to be an 18. <br />18 rating: No-one younger than 18 may rent or purchase a film. An 18 rated film contains similar themes to 15 rated films but its used more and to a greater extent.<br />Examples in film noir:<br />Films such as Seven, LA Confidential and Sin City (Film Noirs) are rated 18 by bbfc (British board of film classification). This is because they include in the film: Very strong violence, Drug use etc.<br />Films such as Kiss Kiss Bang Bang and Memento are 15 rated films, although they still contain Violence and drug use its not as graphic and strong as the 18 rated film noirs.<br />1828800819785Our film will be a 15 rating, as we will not include vulgar or serious cases of violence and drug use etc.<br />