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Film regulation and the BBFC

 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.

The BBFC was then set up by the film industry to standardise the ratings and give uniform film classification to all films in the UK. It is an independent, non-governmental body funded through charged fees. This means film distributors have always paid a fee to have their works rated

2) Read this BBFC guide to how films are rated. Summarise the process in 50 words.

With all the content they watch, they note details of the general theme characters and the outline of individual scenes along with the timings of key moments, the type of shots and camera angles, bad language, drug references, sex and violence, and so on then give it a age rating

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?

There was too much violent scenes i agree with it being a 12A because Batman is a Dc superhero which is normally targeted at a younger audience and young people may look up to Batman therefore movies which involve Batman may be targeted at younger audience 

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)?

You can be 12 or under to watch the film however must be 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.

Because of the racism and bad language it had

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