When you watch domestic movies, you sometimes see expressions such as "This movie is recommended to be watched by people over 18" or "Minors please watch with their parents", which is similar to the overseas film and television rating system, familiar with American TV series , Korean dramas and other overseas film and television works may have a more intuitive understanding of film and television ratings. However, although some domestic films have similar discourse prompts, my country has not established a film and television rating system.
What is the film and television rating system? The
film and television rating system, as the name suggests, is to define the plots that can appear in films under different standards according to certain standards (usually based on age). The
film and television rating system is favored by many countries. Taking the American film industry as an example, the American Film Association has established a film rating system that includes five levels: the general level that everyone can watch, the ordinary level that is recommended to watch with parents, and the special level that is recommended for those under the age of 13 to watch with their parents. Tutoring, Restricted, where viewing by a parent or adult is required for viewers under 17, and Special Restricted where viewing is prohibited for viewers 17 and younger. And detailed regulations and requirements were made in five levels respectively. The establishment of this system is mainly based on age. Judging from its classification, it is mainly to maintain the physical and mental health of young people.
my country's film and television censorship system
Although my country has not established a film and television classification system, the "heart of protection" is similar to that of Western countries. The " Law of the People's Republic of China on Promotion of the Film Industry " (hereinafter referred to as the "Film Law"), which came into effect on March 1, 2017, stipulates the film censorship system. The "Film Law" was rated as my country's "First Law of Cultural Industry" by People's Daily . The promulgation and implementation of this law is of great significance to the legalization of my country's film industry. Among them, is about my country's film censorship system. Articles 16, 17, and 18 of the law have made principled stipulations on the content that cannot appear in films and film censorship.
Article 32 of the " Radio and Television Management Regulations " revised in November 2020 stipulates that content that radio and television programs must not appear in , including content that may harm the interests of the country, the nation, society and others; Article 33 stipulates The censorship responsibilities of radio stations and TV stations are . In addition, for imported overseas programs, the first paragraph of Article 39 of the stipulates that the administrative department of radio and television of the State Council shall review foreign films and TV dramas, and the administrative department of radio and television of the State Council or its authorized agencies shall scrutinize other overseas TV programs.
For example, the classic American drama " Friends " was introduced into China, but it was found to be a "cut version" of "Friends" after it was put on the shelves. Many classic plots. After the introduction of foreign excellent works through formal channels, the practice of making reasonable deletions in accordance with my country's "Regulations on the Administration of Radio and Television" and relevant policies and regulations, although it is separated from the coat of the film and television classification system, its essence and the role of film and television classification are: identical.
In fact, my country's film and television censorship system is more stringent than the film and television grading system . Taking the American film rating system as an example again, the film rating system is only jointly created by the American Film Institute and the National Federation of Film Owners and other related organizations to provide audiences with movie viewing suggestions by rating films. The film grading system has more relaxed requirements for film creation and screening. The system clearly states: "This system is based on a voluntary film grading system. How the film is produced and how the content is presented is entirely up to the director and producer. It will be interfered again.” my country’s film and television censorship system is a law and regulation, a mandatory rather than a recommended regulation.
Does my country want to establish a film and television rating system?
In March 2021, State Administration of Radio, Film and Television (hereinafter referred to as SARFT) disclosed the "Radio and Television Law of the People's Republic of China (Draft for Comment)" to the whole society, Article 23 proposed: "Integrated broadcasting of radio and television programs". Institutions should adopt measures such as setting up special frequency channels for minors, special time slots for minors, special areas for minors programs, and minors models., establish and improve mechanisms such as minors protection commissioners, minors program evaluation committees, etc., to prevent the commercialization, adultization, and excessive entertainment of minors' programs, and protect the legitimate rights and interests of minors. " The clause has sparked heated debates about whether China will establish a film and television rating system. Some people believe that the clause only restricts what kinds of films and TV works minors can watch and the content of the works, just like cartoons for young children Scenes such as "violence" and "gore" are generally prohibited, but this clause expands the object of such "restrictions" from cartoons and animations to TV series, movies, variety shows and other works. Explain whether a film and television rating system should be established in our country. However, netizens' evaluation of the film and television rating system can be described as "two levels of opposition". Some people believe that after the establishment of the film and television rating system, will lower the threshold for restricting film content, which is conducive to the development of China's The film and television industry has injected vitality into ; other people believe that the film and television rating does not allow people of all ages to see works with different content as expected. On the contrary, the implementation of film and television classification, "restricted pictures" no longer Being forcibly banned is extremely detrimental to the physical and mental health of minors.
Conclusion
evaluates the film and television rating system from different positions, and will inevitably produce different opinions. Indeed, as a big film country, the United States has a mature enough film system. The film and television industry is still in the development period, and we can learn from the excellent experience from other countries, but borrowing does not mean copying, and the system suitable for other countries may not be able to take root in our country. Therefore, it is not meaningful to discuss whether our country should establish a film and television rating system. We are convinced that , With the continuous development of China's film and television industry, we will be able to explore a film and television system that is more suitable for China's national conditions and more conducive to the field of literary and artistic creation. [References]
[1] Hu Zheren. Introduction to the classification system of American film and television works [J]. Film and Television Technology, 2005, (03): 62.
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