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==Cinema certificates== |
==Cinema certificates== |
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| − | *'''G (General Certificate)''': Suitable for |
+ | *'''G (General Certificate)''': Suitable for children of school going age. |
| − | *'''PG Certificate''': Generally, a film classified as "PG" will be suitable for children aged eight and over. However, as some elements within the film might be unsettling for some viewers, it is strongly recommended that parents/guardians - who know their own children best - consult the consumer advice available on this website before deciding on what is appropriate |
+ | *'''PG Certificate''': Generally, a film classified as "PG" will be suitable for children aged eight and over. However, as some elements within the film might be unsettling for some viewers, it is strongly recommended that parents/guardians - who know their own children best - consult the consumer advice available on this website before deciding on what is appropriate. |
| − | *'''12A Certificate''': Films classified 12A have been deemed appropriate for viewers of twelve and over. However, they can also be seen by younger children - provided they are accompanied by an adult who has deemed the film appropriate viewing for that child. In such cases, IFCO strongly recommends that parents/guardians make informed decisions by accessing the consumer advice available on this website. Formerly known as 12PG |
+ | *'''12A Certificate''': Films classified 12A have been deemed appropriate for viewers of twelve and over. However, they can also be seen by younger children - provided they are accompanied by an adult who has deemed the film appropriate viewing for that child. In such cases, IFCO strongly recommends that parents/guardians make informed decisions by accessing the consumer advice available on this website. Formerly known as 12PG. |
| − | *'''15A Certificate''': Films classified 15A have been deemed appropriate for viewers of fifteen and over. However, they can also be seen by younger children - provided they are accompanied by an adult who has deemed the film appropriate viewing for that child. Formerly known as 15PG |
+ | *'''15A Certificate''': Films classified 15A have been deemed appropriate for viewers of fifteen and over. However, they can also be seen by younger children - provided they are accompanied by an adult who has deemed the film appropriate viewing for that child. Formerly known as 15PG. |
*'''16 Certificate''': Films classified in this category are suitable for persons of sixteen or over. Those under sixteen will not be admitted to cinemas and it is the responsibility of each cinema, under law, to ensure that this is the case. Introduced in 2004 because of ''Bad Santa'' (15PG) which is a film not for young persons. (ID checks required prior to admission) |
*'''16 Certificate''': Films classified in this category are suitable for persons of sixteen or over. Those under sixteen will not be admitted to cinemas and it is the responsibility of each cinema, under law, to ensure that this is the case. Introduced in 2004 because of ''Bad Santa'' (15PG) which is a film not for young persons. (ID checks required prior to admission) |
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| − | *'''18 Certificate''': Films classified in this category are suitable for persons of eighteen or over. Only adults may be admitted to cinemas (ID checks required <span style="font-weight:normal;">prior to admission</span>) |
+ | *'''18 Certificate''': Films classified in this category are suitable for persons of eighteen or over. Only adults may be admitted to cinemas. (ID checks required <span style="font-weight:normal;">prior to admission</span>) |
One of IFCO’s guiding principles is that adults (i.e., persons over 18) should be free, within the law, to choose what they wish to view. |
One of IFCO’s guiding principles is that adults (i.e., persons over 18) should be free, within the law, to choose what they wish to view. |
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==DVD and video certificates== |
==DVD and video certificates== |
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| − | *'''General Certificate''': Fit for viewing by persons generally. |
+ | *'''General Certificate''': Fit for viewing by persons generally. |
| − | *'''PG Certificate''': Fit for viewing generally, but in the case of a child under |
+ | *'''PG Certificate''': Fit for viewing generally, but in the case of a child under 12 years, under PARENTAL GUIDANCE. |
| − | *'''12 Certificate''': Fit for viewing by persons aged 12 YEARS OR MORE. Only persons who are aged 12 and over may purchase such content. Video works classified 12 have been deemed appropriate for viewers of twelve and over. It is offence for a retailer to sell or rent material classified 12 to anyone below that age. |
+ | *'''12 Certificate''': Fit for viewing by persons aged 12 YEARS OR MORE. Only persons who are aged 12 and over may purchase such content. Video works classified 12 have been deemed appropriate for viewers of twelve and over. It is offence for a retailer to sell or rent material classified 12 to anyone below that age. |
| − | *'''15 Certificate''': Fit for viewing by persons aged 15 YEARS OR MORE. Only persons who are aged 15 and over may purchase such content. |
+ | *'''15 Certificate''': Fit for viewing by persons aged 15 YEARS OR MORE. Only persons who are aged 15 and over may purchase such content. |
| − | *'''18 Certificate''': Fit for viewing by persons aged 18 YEARS OR MORE. Only persons who are aged 18 and over may purchase such content. |
+ | *'''18 Certificate''': Fit for viewing by persons aged 18 YEARS OR MORE. Only persons who are aged 18 and over may purchase such content. |
==IFCO Annual Report 2016<ref>http://www.ifco.ie/ifco/ifcoweb.nsf/lookupreports2/00806BB7DC3401288025815C003BF86A/$File/Annual%20Report%202016%20English.pdf?openelement</ref>== |
==IFCO Annual Report 2016<ref>http://www.ifco.ie/ifco/ifcoweb.nsf/lookupreports2/00806BB7DC3401288025815C003BF86A/$File/Annual%20Report%202016%20English.pdf?openelement</ref>== |
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Revision as of 13:37, 22 November 2019
The Irish Film Classification Office (IFCO) (Oifig Aicmithe Scannán na hÉireann, OASÉ) is the organisation responsible for film and some video game classification and censorship within Ireland. Where restrictions are placed by the IFCO, they are legally binding. Prior to 21 July 2008, the office was branded as the Irish Film Censor's Office, and was previously known as simply the Film Censor's Office, or, in legal references, the office of the Official Censor of Films, which was the official title of the head of the office prior to that date. The head of the office is the Director of Film Classification.
Cinema certificates
- G (General Certificate): Suitable for children of school going age.
- PG Certificate: Generally, a film classified as "PG" will be suitable for children aged eight and over. However, as some elements within the film might be unsettling for some viewers, it is strongly recommended that parents/guardians - who know their own children best - consult the consumer advice available on this website before deciding on what is appropriate.
- 12A Certificate: Films classified 12A have been deemed appropriate for viewers of twelve and over. However, they can also be seen by younger children - provided they are accompanied by an adult who has deemed the film appropriate viewing for that child. In such cases, IFCO strongly recommends that parents/guardians make informed decisions by accessing the consumer advice available on this website. Formerly known as 12PG.
- 15A Certificate: Films classified 15A have been deemed appropriate for viewers of fifteen and over. However, they can also be seen by younger children - provided they are accompanied by an adult who has deemed the film appropriate viewing for that child. Formerly known as 15PG.
- 16 Certificate: Films classified in this category are suitable for persons of sixteen or over. Those under sixteen will not be admitted to cinemas and it is the responsibility of each cinema, under law, to ensure that this is the case. Introduced in 2004 because of Bad Santa (15PG) which is a film not for young persons. (ID checks required prior to admission)
- 18 Certificate: Films classified in this category are suitable for persons of eighteen or over. Only adults may be admitted to cinemas. (ID checks required prior to admission)
One of IFCO’s guiding principles is that adults (i.e., persons over 18) should be free, within the law, to choose what they wish to view.
DVD and video certificates
- General Certificate: Fit for viewing by persons generally.
- PG Certificate: Fit for viewing generally, but in the case of a child under 12 years, under PARENTAL GUIDANCE.
- 12 Certificate: Fit for viewing by persons aged 12 YEARS OR MORE. Only persons who are aged 12 and over may purchase such content. Video works classified 12 have been deemed appropriate for viewers of twelve and over. It is offence for a retailer to sell or rent material classified 12 to anyone below that age.
- 15 Certificate: Fit for viewing by persons aged 15 YEARS OR MORE. Only persons who are aged 15 and over may purchase such content.
- 18 Certificate: Fit for viewing by persons aged 18 YEARS OR MORE. Only persons who are aged 18 and over may purchase such content.
IFCO Annual Report 2016[1]
In the IFCO Annual Report 2016, there were 420 total features certified:
- 37 features got a General certificate. [Trolls]
- 62 features got a PG certificate. [Kung Fu Panda 3]
- 131 features got a 12A certificate. [Independence Day: Resurgence]
- 142 features got a 15A certificate. [The Girl on the Train]
- 35 features got a 16 certificate. [Green Room]
- Only 13 features got an 18 certificate. [T2: Trainspotting]
IFCO Annual Report 2015[2]
In the IFCO Annual Report 2015, there were 371 total features certified:
- 28 features got a General certificate. [Inside Out]
- 47 features got a PG certificate. [The Walk]
- 117 features got a 12A certificate. [Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation]
- 129 features got a 15A certificate. [Poltergeist]
- 38 features got a 16 certificate. [Get Hard]
- Only 12 features got an 18 certificate. [Fifty Shades of Grey]
IFCO Annual Report 2014[3]
In the IFCO Annual Report 2014, there were 391 total features certified:
- 38 features got a General certificate. [The Lego Movie]
- 49 features got a PG certificate. [Into the Woods]
- 114 features got a 12A certificate. [The Amazing Spider-Man 2]
- 139 features got a 15A certificate. [The Grand Budapest Hotel]
- 44 features got a 16 certificate. [A Million Ways to Die in the West]
- Only seven features got an 18 certificate. [Nymphomaniac: Volume I]
IFCO Annual Report 2013
In the IFCO Annual Report 2013, there were 344 total features certified:
- 24 features got a General certificate. [Frozen]
- 37 features got a PG certificate. [The Secret Life of Walter Mitty]
- 105 features got a 12A certificate. [Gravity]
- 125 features got a 15A certificate. [Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues]
- 34 features got a 16 certificate. [Kick-Ass 2]
- 19 features got an 18 certificate. [Django Unchained]
IFCO Annual Report 2012
In the IFCO Annual Report 2012, there were 336 total features certified:
- 27 features got a General certificate. [Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted]
- 33 features got a PG certificate. [Life of Pi]
- 94 features got a 12A certificate. [Marvel Avengers Assemble]
- 116 features got a 15A certificate. [Prometheus]
- 52 features got a 16 certificate. [Ted]
- 14 features got an 18 certificate. [Killer Joe]
References
- ↑ http://www.ifco.ie/ifco/ifcoweb.nsf/lookupreports2/00806BB7DC3401288025815C003BF86A/$File/Annual%20Report%202016%20English.pdf?openelement
- ↑ http://www.ifco.ie/ifco/ifcoweb.nsf/lookupreports2/14B3DD5DC45A50C180257F94004F696C/$File/Annual%20Report%202015%20English.pdf?openelement
- ↑ http://www.ifco.ie/ifco/ifcoweb.nsf/lookupreports2/5E7B0188380B224880257F9400503D1F/$File/Annual%20Report%202014%20English.pdf?openelement