What does FSK mean on a dvd?

What does FSK mean on a dvd?

The Freiwillige Selbstkontrolle der Filmwirtschaft (FSK) is the body responsible for determining ratings for films.

What does FSK mean in movies?

Freiwillige Selbstkontrolle der Filmwirtschaft
The Freiwillige Selbstkontrolle der Filmwirtschaft (FSK, Self-Regulatory Body of the Movie Industry) is a German motion picture rating system organization run by the Spitzenorganisation der Filmwirtschaft (SPIO, Head Organisation of the Movie Industry) based in Wiesbaden.

What does FSK 16 mean on DVD?

Equivalent to PG. Freigegeben ab 12 Jahren (FSK 12) : Persons 12 and older admitted, 6-11s should be accompanied by an adult guardian aged 18 and older. No one under 6 admitted. Equivalent to PG-13. Freigegeben ab 16 Jahren (FSK 16) : Persons 16 and older only admitted.

Who decides the age rating?

Classification is the process of giving age ratings and content advice to films and other audiovisual content to help children and families choose what’s right for them and avoid what’s not. Recommendations are made by our Compliance Officers based on the BBFC’s published Guidelines.

What are the movie ratings in Germany?

Movie Ratings In Germany

• Ohne Altersbeschränkung (FSK 0): This means no age restriction.
• Freigegeben ab 6 Jahren (FSK 6): No children younger than 6 years admitted.
• Freigegeben ab 12 Jahren (FSK 12): Children 12 or older admitted, and children between 6 and 11 only when accompanied by parent or a legal guardian.

What FSK 12?

Equivalent to PG. Freigegeben ab 12 Jahren (FSK 12) : Persons 12 and older admitted, 6-11s should be accompanied by an adult guardian aged 18 and older. No one under 6 admitted. Equivalent to PG-13.

What makes a movie 18 rated?

18 rated films, videos and downloads can contain very strong material which is only suitable for adults. This can include very strong language, horror, and violence. More information about 18 rated films is available for parents on our public website.

Can a 14 year old watch a 15 film at the cinemas with a parent?

A PG film should not unsettle a child aged around eight or older. Unaccompanied children of any age may watch, but parents are advised to consider whether the content may upset younger, or more sensitive, children. Anyone under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. No one younger than 15 may see a 15 film in a cinema.

What does R rated mean in Canada?

R – Restricted – Admittance restricted to people 18 years of age or older. A – Adult – Admittance restricted to people 18 years of age or older. Sole purpose of the film is the portrayal of sexually explicit activity and/or explicit violence.

Can under 18s watch 18 rated films with an adult?

No, you need to prove you are 17 to see an R rated movie. Unless you buy the ticket online, get a parent to buy it, or go with someone over 17 to see the movie.

Do 18 rated films still exist?

The BBFC’s website states that 18 certificate films are “suitable only for adults”, but the lack of films for adults is only a side effect of an industry that wants to sell its output to the widest possible audience.

Can under 18s watch 18 rated films?

The BBFC rules say that no one under 18 may watch an 18 movie in a cinema, or buy or rent an 18 movie. They don’t say anything about watching said movie at home. At home, there are no specific rules. The ‘ratings’ are advisory only on DVDs, incidentally the same applies to video games ratings.