15 Classification

15- Suitable only for 15 years and over

• No one younger than 15 may see a '15' film in a cinema
• No one younger than 15 may rent or buy a '15' rated video work

Issues that a '15' film would consider within the catergory are:


DISCRIMINATION- The work as a whole must not endorse discrimnator language/behaviour


DRUGS- Drug taking may be shown but the film as a whole must not promote or encourage drug misuse. The misuse of easily accessible and highly dangerous substances (for example, aerosols or solvents) is unlikely to be acceptable. Strong threat and menace are permitted unless sadistic or sexualised.

HORROR-

IMITABLE BEHAVIOUR- Dangerous behaviour should not dwell on detail which could be copied. Easily accessible weapons should not be glamorised.

LANGUAGE- There may be frequent use of strong language (e.g ‘fuck’). The strongest terms (for example, ‘cunt’) may be acceptable if justified by the context. Aggressive or repeated use of the strongest language is unlikely to be acceptable.

NUDITY- Nudity may be allowed in a sexual context but without strong detail. There are no constraints on nudity in a non-sexual or educational context.

SEX- Sexual activity may be portrayed without strong detail. There may be strong verbal references to sexual behaviour, may be justified by context. Sexual arousal must not be primary

THEME- No theme is prohibited, must be suitable for 15 year olds.


VIOLENCE- Violence may be strong but not focus on pain. The strongest gory images are unlikely to be acceptable. Strong sadistic or sexualised violence is also unlikely to be acceptable. Can be detailed verbal sexual references but portrayal brief and in context.