Kategorie wiekowe filmów w publicystyce i listach do redakcji w latach 1970-1980
Age Rating Categories of Films in Journalism and Letters to the Editor in 1970-1980

Summary/Abstract: The author addresses the problem of using age categories in Polish cinemas in 1970-1980. At the outset, he points out that age rating on the one hand restricts access of minors to certain films, and on the other hand regulates the organization of screening for schools. The low age category of the film allows it to be included in the curriculum in the primary classes, and as a result promotes formation through film from an early age. Age categories influenced the viewing of both entertainment and artistic films by minors. Critical views of age categories in force in the period discussed, expressed by viewers and journalists resulted in an attempt to change the system. It turned out that the most contentious issue was the age classification of films showing eroticism and sexuality. An attempt to simplify the age category system was unsuccessful, as evidenced by cinemas’ repertoire.

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