Criticism Irish Film Classification Office
like many systems of entertainment classification, ifco has received criticism several decisions have made in past. board has been described zealous , conservative. many titles receive 15 certificates bbfc rated 18 ifco. dvd examples include kick-ass , black swan. cinema examples (which bypass 16 rating) include charlie countryman , kidulthood.
however, ifco more lenient strong language bbfc are, strong language (e.g. cunt ). examples include frost/nixon , visitor receiving 15 certificates in uk pg without cuts in ireland despite use of stronger term motherfucker , , gone girl receiving 18 in uk 15 (on dvd) in ireland despite 4 aggressive uses of cunt . 2014 documentary red army received 12a in ireland 15 in uk single use of cocksucker (when released on dvd, rating upgraded 12a 15).
three titles in particular drew criticism of board: election, m cheerleader , brokeback mountain. 3 rated 18 in ireland , 15 in uk, although brokeback mountain rated 16 cinema release because system different video releases (it 18 on dvd).
the ifco established on statutory basis , appeals procedure final. thus, when film or video game banned, there can no further appeal, work may resubmitted after 7 years.
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