Film Industry: BBFC film regulation

 1) Research the BBFC in more detail: what is the institution responsible for? How is it funded? What link does it have to government? This history of the BBFC page may help. BBFC is responsible for classifying films, It is funded through charged fees. There is no link to the government at all. 

2) Read this BBFC guide to how films are rated. Summarise the process in 50 words. BBFC categorises films into 6 different ranges. Each of them are selected based on containing elements of language, sex, drugs. The Compliance officers first watch the films in BBFC's very own cinema and take down any bit of detail and context that the film contains. The Compliance officer or team will pick out rating. If they have no clue they refer it to the Head of Compliance or the Compliance Manager. 


3) Read this BBFC section on landmark decisions. Why did The Dark Knight generate a large amount of media coverage regarding its certificate? Do you agree with the 12A certificate The Dark Knight was awarded?
The BBFC has gotten 364 complaints regrading the Dark Knight. There is a significant amount of violence and weapons being used. There is also a high attention level to injury detail. The death of the heroine may be considered to be too disturbing to be 12A.

4) What are the guidelines for a 12A certificate - Blinded By The Light's cinema certificate (it was rated 12 for its home video release)? That no one under 12 should watch this unless they are accompanied by an adult. 

5) The BBFC website offers an explanation of every classification it makes and detailed case studies on selected titles. Look at the rating for Blinded By The Light and explain why it was given a 12A certificate for cinema release.
There is detail to injury when the 2 men attacked the dad. There is also tons of racism and bad language being used throughout.

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