BBFC Problem Films

[Angel]

Originally Posted by vincenzo

Given the BBFC's position on this it makes the uncut passing of Caligula even more bizarre.

Justine's Hot Nights also made it through with an uncut 18. Having sat through it recently (unfortunately) it's also another peculiar BBFC decision. I've asked the BBFC about the current guidelines on this, especially with reference to Justine.

Wow, thanks very much, Vince. As you may know I was going to email the BBFC on Justine. I look forward to their reply. Yes things have been getting a little bit confusing recently in regards to their passing sex works which contain real sex in an 18. I'm quite eager to hear what they have to say just to clear this up once and for all.

[Pete]

I remember Marc Morris saying that if he had submitted it as a comedy the bbfc old him they would cut it, so he submitted it as an arthouse drama instead.

The thread is here:
http://www.cultmovieforums.com/forum...ad.php?t=15930

[Angel]

How do you submit a film as an art house drama. Do you tell the BBFC this an art house drama? And what happens if the BBFC don't agree?

[Pete]

I dont know, Ask him.

I should think if the bbfc dont agree they would cut it.

[Angel]

Ok, thanks. Interestingly the BBFC have placed the film in the adult genre not the drama or art house genre. So as far as they were concened it was in fact porn not art house. But they still passed it uncut.

[Pete]

It is a strange decision. The xxx is very brief though, I wonder if that had anything to do with it?

[Angel]

Quite possibly, Loops. We'll know for sure when the BBFC get back to Vince.

[vincenzo]

Originally Posted by Angel

Wow, thanks very much, Vince. As you may know I was going to email the BBFC on Justine.

No worries Angel. Will let you know their reply.

I didn't know you were going to ask about Justine. I only saw it recently but ever since Caligula I've been curious about their policy regarding real sex in non-contextual, non-R18 rated titles. Especially as Justine is listed in the ADULT category.

[vincenzo]

Originally Posted by Angel

How do you submit a film as an art house drama. Do you tell the BBFC this an art house drama? And what happens if the BBFC don't agree?

I've also asked the BBFC the same question.

[buggenhagen]

Originally Posted by vincenzo

Try the sbbfc.co.uk/CaseStudies BBFC Case Studies for some excellent info on assorted problem films.

Thanks for this link - I knew about the sbbfc site but had never had a poke around. Some really interesting information in some of the case studies - well worth a read.