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Unusual Film Ratings - cover

Unusual Film Ratings

Ethan Parker

Translator A Ai

Publisher: Publifye

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Summary

Unusual Film Ratings explores the complex world of movie age classifications, revealing how cultural norms, censorship, and political ideologies shape film ratings across different countries. Often, a film deemed appropriate for teens in one nation faces outright bans elsewhere, highlighting profound inconsistencies.

 
The book examines the historical evolution of film rating systems and analyzes specific films with wildly divergent ratings to expose the underlying reasons for these discrepancies.

 
The book adopts a comparative approach, analyzing film ratings across different countries and cultures to demonstrate how societal values and political forces influence the rating process. It begins by introducing fundamental concepts and providing a historical overview, then develops these ideas through detailed case studies.

 
The book challenges the notion of objective standards in film rating, prompting a critical examination of inherent biases and power dynamics, and it concludes with a discussion of the impact of inconsistent film ratings on artistic freedom and cross-cultural understanding.

 
This study will be valuable to students and scholars of film, media, sociology, and political science, offering a comprehensive analysis of a complex topic. By blending film theory with social science, the book offers a unique perspective on the intersection of cinema, societal values, and political influence.
Available since: 03/29/2025.
Print length: 67 pages.

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