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Presently, films approved by the LPF are classified into three categories, namely: U; P13; and 18 as follows:
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U |
-This category is for viewing by all walks of life without age limit. The film potrays good values, decency and positive lessons as well as entertaining. |
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P13 |
-Viewers under 13 years of age need parental/guardian supervision while viewing. Scenes in the film consists elements of horror; scary; negative acts; suspense and frantic elements, but not excessive; elusive storyline; and elements that can disturb a child’s emotion. |
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18 |
-This category is for viewers aged 18 and above. The film contains elements of horror, gory, and violent, but not excessive; adult scene that is not excessive; social, sensitive political and religious elements which require a high level understanding. |
Earlier Film Classification
Film classification was introduced in 1953 which classified films into two categories, for Adults Only and Public Viewing.
Beginning 1996 the classification was changed to U and 18. Classification 18 was divided into 4 sub-categories as follows:
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18SG |
- Contains elements of violence or horror, but not too excessive. |
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18SX |
- Contains elements of sex, but not too excessive. |
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18PA |
- Touching religious, social and political aspects |
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18PL |
- With a combination of two or more elements of violence, horror and sex. |
In April 2010, film classification was changed to U, PG13 and 18. In January 2012, film classification was changed to the currently used classification of U; P13; and 18.
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