Today I have learnt how important classification is in films which shows what age range different people.
BBFC stands for British Board of Film Classification
It is important that films are regulated(checked)to make sure that the classification fits the right.correct age group/range, The website doesn't get any profit which I found interesting as I didnt know that before,the classification has to be the lowest as possible to fit the correct age range that it is supposed to be suitable for.
U classification on DVD covers stands for Universal. Universal is for everybody/anyone can watch the film An example of a U film is Monsters Inc, A U film is aimed mianly for children aged 4 years. under 4's have a a specific label
In a U film characters might be seen kissing/cuddling, parents behind door, Brief violence, mild fight scenes
PG stands for Parental Guidance meaning that children need permission from their parents before watching the film under the age of 15. An example of a PG film would be Toy Story. In a PG film mild language may be used .
The next classification up from a PG is 12/12A. 12 A means that you have to be at least 12 or above to watch the film and 12 means 12 year olds can watch the film. If A 12 year old or above is watching this type of film they have to be accompined by an adult when they are at a cinema, strong language is mainly used in a 12 A film, Violence is used in a 12/12A classiification film but only briefly, verbal references shouldn't go beyond what is suitable.
The 15 classification on the cover of films indicates that you have to be 15 to watch the film. No-one under the age of 15 is allowed to see this type of film. A 15 film uses strong violence, frequent strong language, drug taking and sexual rudity which a 15 year old would be able to take seriously unlike a 12 year old who wouldn't be able to take this seriously, In a 12 film violence and verbal references are used in a joke type way but in a 15 film they are used seriously. In a 15 film there is no upper limit for strong language
The classification of 18 means that only adults can see the film due to very strong language and verbal references. No-one under the age of 18 can see an 18 film.
