2. What is the BBFC
• BBFC stands for British Board of Film Classification
• They are responsible for deciding the classification of films.
• There are 7 different classifications of films.
• U (unlassified - for everyone)
• PG (parental guidance needed)
• 12 (no one under 12)
• 12a(no one under 12 can watch without an adult in the cinema)
• 15 (no one under 15)
• 18 (no one uder 18)
• R18 (no one under 18 - contains pornographic themes)
3. Unclassified
• Films classified as a ‘U’ are suitable for
all ages to watch.
• An example of this Monsters Inc. Due to
its child friendly nature.
4. Parental Guidance
• A film classified as a ‘PG’ means that
parental guidance is needed when
watching the film.
• An example of this is Harry Potter and
the Philosopher’s Stone. Due to its
slight violence.
5. 12 and 12a
• A film classified as a ‘12’ means you have
to be 12 or above to watch the film.
• A 12a applies to cinemas only and means
that if you are under 12 you have to be
accompanied by an adult
• An example of a 12 is Harry Potter and
the Deathly Hallows. Due to its violence
and frightening images.
6. 15
• A film classified as a ‘15’ means it is not
suitable for anyone under the age of 15.
• An example of a 15 is Skyfall. Due to
some sexual scenes and bad language.
7. 18
• A film classified as an ‘18’ is not suitable
for anyone under the age of 18.
• An example of this is The Wolf Of Wall
Street. Due to bad language and nudity.
8. R18
• An R18 is for films containing
pornography. They are also unsuitable
for anyone under the age of 18.
10. What classification
should our film be?
• We have come to the conclusion our
film should be an 18.
• Of the 9 categories used to classify
films, ours contains 6; drugs, horror,
imitable behaviour, violence, and
language.
12. Strong Language
• In the phone call scene, the main
kidnapper says ‘F***’ when on the
phone to Jason.
13. Violence
• During the kidnapping, the kidnappers
suffocate Jason’s girlfriend and throw
her in the boot of a car.
• In the phone call scene, Jason’s
girlfriend gets hit around the head with a
metal pole and knocked out.
14. Imitable behaviour
• Hitting someone with a metal pole can
easily be imitated by children.
• Snorting drugs is also imitable
behaviour.
15. Drugs
• Jason, the protagonist, is seen snorting
lines of cocaine.
• The kidnappers work for a drug lord.
16. Horror
• The kidnappers are wearing balaclavas
and appear quite scary.
• The kidnapping could cause some
distress if a child were to view it.
• An associate of the kidnappers is killed
by Jason.
17. Themes
• Film is centred around crime and drugs
which could be taken the wrong way by
younger viewers.
• There is lots of crime involved –
unsuitable for younger audiences e.g.
dealing drugs, abduction, and murder.
