If you’re interested in taking a more in-depth look at the BBFC then we recommend purchasing our centenary book, Behind the Scenes at the BBFC: Film Classification from the Silver Screen to the Digital Age.
The book examines the fascinating history of film classification, censorship and controversy in Britain, and marks an unparalleled collaboration between the BBFC and leading film critics, historians and cultural commentators.
Charting the organisation's history alongside the cultural, social and political forces that have helped shape it, contributors explore a range of topics including shifting public attitudes towards cinema's portrayal of sex and drugs, horror and violence; the different perspectives of the organisations leaders; the impact of controversial decisions, and the ever-changing nature of moving image distribution and exhibition. The book also features unique case studies, written by our staff, focusing on significant films that have provoked debate and controversy both within the BBFC and more widely including Battleship Potemkin, The Snake Pit, A Clockwork Orange, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, and many more.
You can buy the book from Amazon.
