The British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) is a non-governmental organization that is responsible for the national classification and censorship of films in the UK. The BBFC uses rating categories like PG, 12A, 15, and 18 to provide guidance on the age appropriateness of different films' content. PG means parental guidance is advised for younger viewers. 12A means anyone over 12 can watch without an adult. 15 and 18 films have increasing restrictions on younger viewers due to the intensity of themes, language, or violence portrayed. A case study of the film "Footloose" explores themes of generational conflict over music and morality in a small American town.
2. What do they do?
• The bbfc stands for The British Board of Film
Classification.
• It is a non governmental organization
responsible for the national classification and
censorship of films.
3. PG stands for Parental Guidance. This means a film is suitable for general viewing, but some
scenes may be unsuitable for younger children. A PG film should not disturb a child aged around
eight or older. Parents should consider whether the content might upset younger or more
sensitive children.
12A means that anyone aged 12 or over can go and see the film unaccompanied. The A
stands for 'accompanied' and 'advisory'. Children younger than 12 may see the film if they are
accompanied by an adult (eg someone over the age of 18), who must watch the film with
them.
No-one under 15 is allowed to see a 15 film at the cinema or buy/rent a 15 rated DVD. 15
rated works are not suitable for children under 15 years of age. At 15 there is no upper limit on
the number of uses of strong language (eg f***).Occasionally there may be uses of the
strongest terms (eg 'c***'), although continued or aggressive use will not normally be passed
15.
No theme is prohibited at 18. Adults are free to pick their own entertainment within the law, so
it is possible some themes tackled at 18 may be offensive even to some adult viewers.
Though 18 films and DVDs may cover difficult and strong subjects and themes, harm is still a
consideration. Very dangerous or criminal behaviour (for example, behaviour which if copied
poses a credible harm risk to viewers) may be cut.
4. ‘Footloose’ Case Study
This movie explores american, small town bible belt morality
coming up against youth, rock and roll. The new kid in town is
REN, come with his mother from chicago and unable to understand
the waus of the town which has banned rock and roll. REN wants
to be liked
