Film Industry

Why do violent films sometimes get a 12A rating?

• He had it coming.

• Film examiners are desensitised to violence.

• The violence is not actually seen on screen.

• Under 15s are desensitised to violence.

What is a movie rating?

• The grade the critics give to the movie

• How long a movie is

• The age a person needs to be to watch a movie

• The soundtrack of the movie

BBFC stands for...

• British Broadcasting Film Centre
• British Board of Film Classification
• British Broadcaster's Football Club
• British Board of Film Certification

Which of these is not a UK film age classification?

• U

• 15

• 18

• 7

When 'Spectre' came out in UK cinemas it was a...

• 12

• 12A

• 15

• PG

When 'Spectre' was released on DVD it was a...

• 12

• 12A

• PG

• 15

Name the organisation that regulates the UK Film industry

• BBFC

• Ofcom

• PEGI

• UK Film Government

What is the difference between the 12 and 12A age certificates?

• The 12 certificate is for video releases or home viewing only, whereas the 12A certificate means that children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult for films shown at the cinema

• The 12 certificate is for cinema releases only, whereas the 12A certificate means that children under 12 can view a film shown at the cinema without an accompanying adult

Select the correct description of language seen in a 12A/12 age classification

• There may be strong language. Very strong language may be permitted, depending on the manner in which it is used, who is using the language, its frequency within the work as a whole and any special contextual justification.

• There may be moderate language. Strong language may be permitted, depending on the manner in which it is used, who is using the language, its frequency within the work as a whole and any special contextual justification.

Select the correct UK age classification for the 'Spectre' DVD

• 15

• 12

• 18

• 12A