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[Jonny]

Established by the film industry in 1912 as the nation's only official and independent classifier of the moving image, the British Board of Film Classification (originally the British Board of Film Censors) has long been a source of fascination – and sometimes a bone of contention – for filmgoers, film-makers and industry figures.

This new book, published in the BBFC's centenary year, traces 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.

These writers, given unprecedented access to the BBFC's archives, chart the organisation's history alongside the cultural, social and political forces that have helped shape it. Together they explore shifting public attitudes towards cinema's portrayal of sex and drugs, horror and violence; the different perspectives of the BBFC's successive 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 BBFC staff, focusing on significant films that have provoked debate and controversy both within the BBFC and more widely –Battleship Potemkin, The Snake Pit, A Clockwork Orange, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, and many more.Behind the Scenes at the BBFC: Film Classification from the Silver Screen to the Digital Age gives an entertaining and invaluable insight into changing attitudes to what counts as offensive, shocking or harmful over the last century, and shows how the work of the BBFC shapes what we see on screen.


Available from November 23rd

Amazon.co.uk price is £11.89 at this link

[Inspector Tanzi]

Looks very interesting indeed.

[Jonny]

Looks very interesting indeed.

Looks alright doesn't it? Price makes it worth a punt for sure.

[Paul]

Ordered. Cheers, Jonny.

[Hellochas]

Good price. I'll be getting this for sure.

[the blob]

Had my eye on this and luckily just won a copy. 

[the blob]

Looks very interesting indeed.

Foreword by Dr Mark Kermode.

Still interested?

[Inspector Tanzi]

Looks very interesting indeed.

Foreword by Dr Mark Kermode.

Still interested?

I wish he'd just fuck off.

[Kevin Coed]

Anybody read this yet? Worth a purchase?

[the blob]

I've enjoyed what I've read so far. Mainly the 70's and 80's and it gives a good insight. It does show how some of them have been at odds with the government and DPP over the years and have had their hands tied without legal grounds in some cases.

I think it probably makes a better front to back read than just diving in though.