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The Film Rating System type holds topics that represent the various film rating systems around the world, such as the MPAA and the British Board of Film Classification. more

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MPAA film rating system   Topic United States PG (USA)
The Motion Picture Association of America's film-rating system is used in the U.S and its territories to rate a film's thematic and content suitability for certain audiences. It is one of various motion picture rating system used to help patrons decide what movies are appropriate for children, for adolescents, and for adults. In the U.S., the MPAA's rating system is the most recognized classification system for determining potentially offensive content, but usually is not used outside the film...
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British Board of Film Classification BBFC logo Topic   UK: PG
The British Board of Film Classification (BBFC), originally British Board of Film Censors, is the organisation responsible for film, DVD and some video game classification within the United Kingdom. The BBFC rates theatrically-released films, videos and some video games. Legally, local authorities have the power to decide under what circumstances films are shown in cinemas, but they nearly always choose to follow the advice of the BBFC. Under the Video Recordings Act 1984, all video releases...
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Maritime Film Classification Board   Topic    
The Maritime Film Classification Board is a government organization responsible for reviewing films and granting film rating in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island (and some theatres in Newfoundland and Labrador though it is not compulsory). Created on May 1, 1994, it is jointly funded by all three provinces through the Council of Maritime Premiers. Nova Scotia is the lead administrator of the program, which provides office space and employees through its Alcohol and Gaming...
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Canadian Home Video Rating System CHVRS "G" rating Topic    
The Canadian Home Video Rating System (CHVRS) is a voluntary rating classification system applied to home video products such as VHS and DVD. It is administered by the Canadian Motion Picture Distributors Association (CMPDA). Ratings are "averaged" from those assigned by participating provincial film boards: Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Maritimes (New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island), Ontario and Saskatchewan (whose ratings are determined by British Columbia) and applied...
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Media Council for Children and Young People   Film rating system Denmark 7  
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Finnish Board of Film Classification   Topic Finland S
Valtion elokuvatarkastamo (VET) is the Finnish Board of Film Classification. Its name in Swedish, the second official language of Finland, is Statens filmgranskningsbyrå (SFB). VET/SFB is an official institution of the Finnish Ministry of Education. It is responsible for inspecting and rating the content of movies and interactive games. Only material intended to be accessible to minors (those under 18 years of age) is subject to mandatory inspection before being released to the public. A...
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Ontario Film Review Board   Topic    
The Ontario Film Review Board is an agency of the government of the Canadian province of Ontario. The board uses the following motion picture rating system for theatrical releases in the province under the Theatres Act: Ratings used from 1960s - 1986: Ratings used from 1986 - 2001: The ratings used from 2001 - present: The primary reason for the addition of the 18A category was films such as Scary Movie and South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut Adult movies are given a sticker which...
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British Columbia Film Classification Office   Topic    
The British Columbia Film Classification Office, part of the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General in the Canadian province of British Columbia under the Motion Picture Act of BC. The BCFCO ratings are also used by Saskatchewan under the terms of a bilateral agreement. Beginning on January 1, 1997, the BCFCO used the following motion picture rating system (based on the Canadian Home Video Rating System) for theatrical releases: Titles in the "Restricted" and "Adult" categories have...
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Office of Film and Literature Classification (Australia) Resource0001 Topic Australia  
The Office of Film and Literature Classification is a statutory censorship and classification body which provides day to day administrative support for the Classification Board which classified film, video game and publication in Australia, and the Classification Review Board which reviews films, computer games and publications when a valid application has been made. The Classification Board and the Classification Review Board are established by the Classification (Publications, Films and...
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Office of Film and Literature Classification (New Zealand) G Topic New Zealand  
The Office of Film and Literature Classification (OFLC, ) is the government agency in New Zealand that is responsible for classification of all films, videos, publications, and some video games in New Zealand. It was created by the Films, Videos, and Publications Classification Act 1993 (FVPC Act) and is an independent Crown Entity in terms of the Crown Entities Act 2004. The head of the OFLC is called the Chief Censor, maintaining a title that has described the government officer in charge of...
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Advisory Commission of Cinematographic Exhibition   Film rating system Argentina X
The Institute of Film and Audiovisual Arts (Instituto de Cine y Artes Audiovisuales) through the Advisory Commission of Cinematographic Exhibition (Comisión Asesora de Exhibición Cinematográfica).
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DJCTQ Ratings by Secretaria Nacional de Justiça - Departamento de Justiça, Classificação, Títulos e Qualificação Topic Brazil 16
The DJCTQ, or Department of Justice, Rating, Titles and Qualification (Departamento de Justiça, Classificação, Títulos e Qualificação in Portuguese) rates movies and games in Brazil. It is controlled by the Ministry of Justice (Ministério da Justiça). The DJCTQ uses the following system: People under the minimum age indicated by the rating can watch the movie accompanied by their parents, except for pornographic films. The films are rated by trained raters and more recently, the DJCTQ makes...
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National Film Rating Committee (Bulgaria)   Film rating system Bulgaria X  
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Manitoba Film Classification Board   Film rating system      
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Régie du cinéma Québec   Film rating system Province of Quebec    
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Council of Cinematographic Classification   Film rating system Chile 18  
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Voluntary Self Regulation of the Movie Industry   Topic Germany FSK 12
The Freiwillige Selbstkontrolle der Filmwirtschaft (FSK, Voluntary Self Regulation of the Movie Industry) is a German motion picture rating system organisation run by the Spitzenorganisation der Filmwirtschaft (SPIO, Head Organisation of the Movie Industry) based in Wiesbaden. The main tasks of the FSK are approving and rating movie and trailers, videos and DVD, and commercials. There is no legal obligation for approval by the FSK; however, members of the SPIO commit themselves to only...
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Irish Film Censor's Office   Topic Republic of Ireland 18
The Irish Film Censor's Office (IFCO) (Irish: Oifig Scrúdóir na Scannán) is the organisation responsible for film and some video game classification and censorship within the Republic of Ireland. Where restrictions are placed by the IFCO, they are legally binding.The office is alternatively referred to as simply the Film Censor's Office. The Irish Film Censor's Office was set up in 1923, in accordance with the Censorship of Films Act, 1923. This law was amended in 1930, 1972 and 1990; and a...
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Eirin   Topic Japan  
is the abbreviated name for , Japan's movie regulator. Eirin was established on the model of the American Motion Picture Producers and Distributors of America's Production Code Administration in June, 1949, on the instructions of the US occupation force. The original name, Eiga Rinri Kitei Kanri Iinkai (Motion Picture Code of Ethics Committee), was condensed after independence, during reorganisations in 1956, to Eirin Kanri Iinkai, but was already colloquially known as Eirin. Eirin is...
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Medietilsynet Medietilsynet logo Topic Norway  
Medietilsynet, or the Norwegian Media Authority, is a Norwegian administrative agency under the Norwegian Ministry of Culture and Church Affairs charged with various tasks relating to broadcasting, newspapers and films. The Authority's tasks include The agency was established January 1, 2005 by merging three government agencies: The new Medietilsynet was located in Fredrikstad from 20 March 2006, where the Mass Media Authority already was located, but in a new building. Media Authority
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Head Organisation of the Film Industry   Film rating system   SPIO/JK
Umbrella organization for the German film industry.
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Ministry of Culture   Topic Colombia T
Colombian Ministry of Culture.
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Television and Entertainment Licensing Authority   Topic Hong Kong IIA  
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SmáÍs   Topic Iceland 18  
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Lembaga Sensor Film   Topic Indonesia R  
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Nacionālais Kino Centrs   Topic Latvia    
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Film Censorship Board of Malaysia   Topic Malaysia  
The Film Censorship Board of Malaysia is an agency of the Malaysian government that vets films. It is under the authority of the Home Ministry. The Board was established under Film Censorship Act and was revised again under the same Act on 1 April 2002. Any film that is going to be screened in Malaysia has to go through the censorship board. Based on the Act, no one is allowed to screen any film in public places without having the approval and the license from the Board. The Board watches...
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National Bureau of Classification   Topic Maldives    
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General Directorate of Radio, Television and Cinematography   Topic Mexico    
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