Bbfc

Bbfc

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  The British Boardof Film Classification is an independent, non-governmental body which has classified cinema films since it was set up in 1912
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  What makes a15? No one under the age of fifth teen is allowed to see a film rated ‘15’ at the cinema plus to buy or rent a DVD with the same classification of ’15’ At this age rating no themes are prohibited but aslong as they are age appropriate for 15 years old. An 15 rated film can include the following; strong violence frequent strong language (e.g. 'f***'). portrayals of sexual activity strong verbal references to sex sexual nudity brief scenes of sexual violence or verbal references to sexual violence discriminatory language or behaviour drug taking
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  What makes an18? No under the age of 18 is allowed to see a 18 rated film at cinema or even to buy/rent an 18 rated DVD. All 18 rated works are not suitable for children. An 18 rated film can include the following; very strong violence frequent strong language (e.g. 'f***') and/or very strong language (e.g. ‘c***’) strong portrayals of sexual activity scenes of sexual violence strong horror strong blood and gore real sex (in some circumstances) discriminatory language and behaviour