Information about the BBFC

The BBFC  

 

The BBFC are a a British film classification company, it is non-governmental and it was set up in 1912. 

The BBFC are designated for the responsibility, of classifying the films and DVD's. The BBFC, stands for- The British Board Of Film Classification.

The term classification stands for- classifying something into different categories, within the same meaning. Other words/ terms for classification are; categorising, sorting, grading, repressing and identifying. 

The difference between a PG film and U classified film.   

 

•  A PG film stands for parental guidance, which means it is advise that a parent should be watching a film with a child under the age of 8 years old. 
• No bad language is authorised or permitted. 
• Must contain an anti-drug message if drug use was to be used. 
• No frightening sequence's are aloud. 
• No detailed prolonged behaviour is permitted. 
• Mild bad language is aloud. 
• Natural nudity with no sexual content 
• Mild sex references 
• Theme should be where more serious issues are featured.
• Moderate violence used.  

 

U film is suitable for and audience of the age for or over. 

• A U film should be positive and should counter balance violence.  
• No drug references.
• No discriminative behaviour. 
• Scary sequences should be very mild 
• Infrequent use of mild bad language
• Occasional use of natural nudity 
• Theme should be treated sensitively. 
• Occasional mild violence only. 
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