High score reward! ! ! On Film Censorship System

Let's look at the provisions of the film censorship system-

Film censorship regulations

Promulgated by the Ministry of Radio, Film and Television of People's Republic of China (PRC)

Date of promulgation: 19970 1 16

Implementation date: 19970 1 16

Chapter Name Chapter I General Provisions

Article 1 In order to standardize film censorship, ensure film quality, and protect filmmakers and

The legitimate rights and interests of consumers, and promote the construction of socialist spiritual civilization, according to the "Regulations on the Administration of Films"

The Interim Provisions on Film Censorship are revised and these Provisions are formulated.

Article 2 The state practices a film censorship system.

Films that have not been examined and approved by the film censorship agency of the Ministry of Radio, Film and Television shall not be distributed.

Projection, import and export.

Article 3 Film censorship as mentioned in these Provisions includes film content censorship and film art and technology censorship.

Review of surgical quality.

Article 4 The term "movies" as mentioned in these Provisions refers to movies of various forms and widths, including

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(1) feature films (including stage plays, dramas and art films);

(2) Documentary;

(3) science and education films;

(four) art films (including animation, puppets, newspaper clippings, etc.). );

(5) feature films;

(6) Other films.

Chapter II Review Organization

Article 5 The Ministry of Radio, Film and Television shall set up a film review committee and a film review committee to be responsible for

Responsible for film review and review.

Article 6 The functions of the Film Review Committee are:

(1) Review of films submitted for review;

(two) put forward opinions on the revision and deletion of the films submitted for review;

(3) to make a decision on examination.

Article 7 The functions of the Film Review Committee are:

(a) to guide the work of the film review committee;

(two) to accept the application for review submitted by the submitting unit, review the film and make a review.

Decide.

Chapter III Examination Standards

Article 8 The state advocates profound creative ideas, exquisite art and excellent production, which are loved by the public.

Excellent films that are popular, attractive and infectious.

Article 9 A film shall not contain the following contents:

(a) Endangering the unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity of the country;

(2) endangering national security, honor and interests;

(3) Inciting national division and undermining national unity;

(4) divulging state secrets;

(5) Propagandizing improper sexual relations, seriously violating moral norms, or having obscene and strong content.

Strong sensory stimulation, tempting depravity;

(6) propagating feudal superstitions, confusing people and disturbing public order;

(7) Exaggerate murderous violence, incite people to despise legal dignity, induce crimes and destroy society.

Public order;

(8) Defaming or insulting others;

(nine) other contents prohibited by the state.

Article 10 Any individual plot, language or picture in a film that contains the following contents shall be deleted.

Modify:

(a) mixed with obscene and vulgar content, which does not conform to the moral norms and audience appreciation habits:

1. Inappropriate narration and description of sex and sex-related plots, with naked male and female bodies on the front;

2. Describe the improper relationship between men and women such as extramarital affairs and unmarried cohabitation with a positive attitude;

3. Describing corruption in detail may induce people to follow suit;

4, causing strong sensory stimulation for a long time kissing, caressing the lens and the bed and bathroom.

Pictures;

5. Describe fornication, rape, prostitution, whoring, homosexuality, etc.

6. Dialogue with vulgar content and low interest;

7. Vulgar and low-level background music and dynamic sound effects.

(2) Mixed with murder and violence:

1, beautify the image of criminals and arouse people's sympathy and appreciation for criminals;

2. Detailed description of criminal means and details may induce and encourage people to imitate criminal acts.

;

3. Stimulate killing, drug abuse, gambling and other pictures;

4. Describe the bizarre and absurd cruel violence against humanity.

(three) mixed with the content of promoting feudal superstition:

1, which describes in detail fortune telling, asking God for divination, and burning incense, worshiping God and worshiping things for a long time.

Waiting for the scene;

2, promote the omnipotence of religion, the supremacy of religion, and show the plot of religious fanaticism.

(four) may cause international, ethnic and religious disputes;

(5) Pictures and plots of destroying the ecological environment and wantonly killing rare wild animals;

(six) other contents that should be deleted and modified.

Article 11 The technical quality of films shall be inspected in accordance with national standards.

Article 12 A film that has obtained a Film Release Permit has the following circumstances.

When, should be re submitted for approval:

(1) changes in the situation;

(2) name change.

Chapter IV Review Procedures

Article 13 A film production unit shall report to the Film Review Committee after the film production is completed.

Members will review. The film import business unit shall report to the SERC after handling the temporary import procedures for films.

Film censorship board review.

The submitting entity shall pay the examination fee in accordance with the provisions of the state.

Fourteenth domestic films (including co-production) review is divided into mixed film review and co-production.

Quasi-copy review. The review of imported films is divided into original copy review and translated copy review.

Fifteenth submitted to the domestic film mixed recording shall submit the following objects and materials:

(1) mixed recording of dialogue films;

(two) review the application, including:

1, film title, original content, content summary, creator;

2. Submit the preliminary opinions of the unit;

3. Review opinions of the provincial film authorities where the submitting unit is located.

(3) The complete version of the film, including the length, content, dialogue, subtitles, mirror images, etc.

First.

(4) A copy of the copyright authorization of the original author of the adapted work.

Chinese and foreign co-productions shall also be submitted to China Film Co-production Company for review and co-production.

Copy of film contract, copy of fund-raising contract.

Article 16 When submitting the original imported film for examination, the following materials and materials shall be submitted:

(1) original;

(two) review the application, including:

1, movie name, language and movie type;

2. Name, country or region of the manufacturer;

3. List of creators such as screenwriters, directors, main actors and photographers;

4. Brief introduction of the film content;

5. Submit the preliminary opinions of the unit.

Article 17 The Film Review Committee shall, from the date of receiving the mixed double-layer film or the original film submitted for review.

Put forward written examination opinions within fifteen days, and notify the submitting unit.

If the Film Review Committee proposes to modify the film, the submitting unit shall propose the modification opinions and implement them as required.

Scheme, submitted to the film review committee for approval before modification.

Article 18 After the production of standard copies of domestic films and translated copies of imported films is completed, it shall be

Report to the Film Review Committee for review.

Article 19 The following objects and materials shall be submitted for the standard copy of domestic films submitted for examination:

(1) standard copy;

(2) Film revision implementation plan approved by the Film Review Committee;

(3) Copy the qualified film technical appraisal opinions signed by the production unit.

Article 20 The translated imported films submitted for trial shall submit the following materials and objects:

(1) Translation and reproduction;

(2) Film revision implementation plan approved by the Film Review Committee.

Article 21 The Film Review Committee shall, from the date of receiving the standard copy or the translated copy.

Make a review decision within fifteen days. If the examination is qualified, an examination order shall be issued; After examination, it is still necessary.

If there is any modification, the submitting unit shall submit it again after modification in accordance with these regulations; If the review fails, it should be

Inform the submitting unit in writing of the reasons for disapproval.

Article 22 After receiving the approval instruction, the submitting entity shall submit the following objects and materials.

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(1) domestic movies

1, standard copy;

2. Three large 1/2 audio videos with clear pictures;

3. Send the standard copy of the receipt to China Film Archive.

(2) Imported movies

1, three large 1/2 video tapes with clear sound and pictures;

2. A copy of the film distribution contract signed by both Chinese and foreign parties.

After this procedure is completed, the Ministry of Radio, Film and Television will issue a film distribution license.

Twenty-third film production units and film import business units decided not to review the film.

Take, you can apply to the Film Review Committee for review within 30 days from the date of receiving the review decision.

The Film Review Committee shall make a review decision and notify the submitting unit and the film reviewer in writing.

Committee.

Those who pass the re-examination shall be issued a Film Release Permit for the film.

Twenty-fourth films that have obtained the Permit for the Release of Cinematography shall be broadcast through radio and film.

Under special circumstances, the TV department can make a decision to stop broadcasting or cut it.

Twenty-fifth imported special films for scientific research and teaching reference, in accordance with the "film"

The provisions of article thirty-fifth of the management regulations for approval and filing.

Chapter Name Chapter V Supplementary Provisions

Twenty-sixth acts in violation of these provisions will be dealt with according to the Regulations on the Administration of Films.

The relevant laws and regulations for punishment.

Article 27 The Ministry of Radio, Film and Television shall be responsible for the interpretation of these Provisions.

Article 28 These Provisions shall come into force as of the date of promulgation. At the same time, the Interim Provisions on Film Censorship

abolish

Let's start with a few key words ————————————.

Keywords: commentator

According to a person in charge of the Film Bureau of the State Administration of Radio, Film and Television, who asked not to be named, the current film censorship committee in China consists of 36 people. These 36 people are not all SARFT officials, but come from all walks of life. For example, Zheng is a professor in the director department of Beijing Film Academy, an old-fashioned film director, Zhu is the director of the Cultural Department of the Propaganda Department of the All-China Women's Federation, Professor Tsinghua University, and the director of the Comprehensive Information Department of the General Office of the State Administration for Religious Affairs. After each film is finished, whether it can finally enter the public eye depends on the decision of these 36 people. Moreover, every time the film is reviewed, not every Committee member has to be present, as long as most of them have arrived.

Keywords: review steps

It is reported that under normal circumstances, the review of each film is mainly divided into the following steps. First of all, the production unit should audit itself to ensure that there is no problem with the ideological content and technical quality of the film; Then, the production unit applies to the film bureau for review; Subsequently, the judging Committee held a movie viewing meeting and officially entered the judging process. After watching the film, instead of letting members vote directly to decide whether a film can pass the review, let everyone express their opinions. The more opinions, the bigger the problem of the film; The fewer opinions, the better. If there is none, it is to pass the exam directly. After the members put forward their opinions, the Film Bureau will reply to the production unit with a "revised opinion"-this revised opinion must be replied by the Film Bureau within 30 days after receiving the application from the production unit. The production unit will modify the film according to this Revision Opinion, and then submit the film to the review committee for review. If there is no problem, you can get the Film Distribution License issued by the Film Bureau. If there are still problems, continue to modify them until they can pass the review. Generally, films sent to the Film Bureau of the State Administration of Radio, Film and Television for examination can pass the examination after modification. Take 2004 as an example. According to Tong Gang, director of the Film Bureau, in 2004, a total of 2 13 films were sent to the Film Bureau for review, and finally 2 12 films were granted the Film Screening Permit.

Keywords: review criteria

According to a person in charge of the Film Bureau of the State Administration of Radio, Film and Television, the current film censorship standards are mainly based on 1 1 issued by the State Council on February 25th, 2006. From this 1 1 standard, the reporter found that only one is aimed at the technical and quality problems of the film, such as the depth of color and the recording of sound. Other articles 10 are aimed at the ideas and contents of the film, such as not revealing state secrets, endangering national security or damaging national honor and interests, not inciting national hatred and undermining national unity, not promoting obscenity, gambling, violence or abetting crimes, and not promoting superstitions and cults.

Finally, let's look at a few examples-

Typical case: Some movies that can't pass the censorship are mainly because they involve pornography, superstition, violence, underworld topics and so on. , not suitable for the general public, nor for underage audiences. Generally speaking, there are mainly the following situations.

① The social description in Xiao Wu is too marginal.

Jia's platform, Xiaowu, Ren Xiaoyao, etc. Failed to pass the review of the State Administration of Radio, Film and Television. To sum up, this is related to the one-sided description of social corners in his works. For example, Xiao Wu is talking about a real thief, a marginal person living at the bottom of society. He was not tolerated by society, betrayed by friends, cheated by love, spurned by his family, and even ridiculed by his peers on TV. It seems that the instructor who once disciplined him still had some pity on him, but in the end he was handcuffed to the side of the road and looked down upon by passers-by. Some film critics say that although the film is more real, it is relatively small, one-sided and without warmth. Like Jia, Wang Xiaoshuai's Seventeen-year-old Bicycle is similar to Li Yang's Blind Well.

② "Silver ornaments" have a strong "adult" flavor.

In March 2005, the film Silver Jewelry directed by Huang Jianxin has passed the examination of the Film Bureau, and even the release date of the film has been set. As a result, a few days before the release, when the film premiered in Beijing Hengxing International Studios, the production company took the wrong version: the original unabridged version was released, and there were many dew points on the screen, which caused an uproar among the audience. After the State Administration of Radio, Film and Television learned the news, it called the film back the next day and asked the production company to revise it. Later, the producer repeatedly announced that the film would be released nationwide, but it never met the audience.

(3) The historical position of The Devil Comes is incorrect.

Jiang Wen's "The Devil Comes" failed to pass the review of the State Administration of Radio, Film and Television, and attracted the attention of many people in the film industry. The reason is that it involves the historical topic of anti-Japanese, "there is a problem with the position." According to the reporter's understanding from the insider, the film bureau's partial reply to this film is: On the one hand, the film does not show the hatred and resistance of the people of China against the invaders under the background of War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression, but highlights and exaggerates its ignorance, numbness and servility.

Shipwreck way out

Although a large proportion passed, it still failed, such as the devil came, 17-year-old bicycle, platform, Xiaowu, Summer Palace and so on. What about this part of the movie? The reporter learned through a large number of interviews that they mainly have three flows.

(1) Audio and video released in the Mainland Some films are shown to mainland audiences on DVD.

For example, underworld 2, although not shown in mainland cinemas, has released a genuine DVD in the mainland. Jet Li's "Danny Wolfhound" was released on DVD, although it was not shown in Chinese mainland. Why can audio-visual products be distributed in the mainland without the review of the State Administration of Radio, Film and Television? According to informed sources, the examination of the distribution of audio-visual products is the responsibility of the Ministry of Culture or the local cultural bureau, while the screen projection is the responsibility of the review committee of the Film Bureau. Although the general principle is the same, the review results will be different for a specific film.

(2) Copyright sold overseas will be taken to overseas markets if the cost cannot be recovered at home.

Jia's films such as Platform, Xiaowu and Ren Xiaoyao are very popular in the European market. Then it entered the mainland market in the form of overseas DVD, but it was only pirated. Jiang Wen's The Devil Comes has also been released on DVD in Japan. (3) Some films that flow to the national warehouse are kept as historical materials, such as Seventeen-year-old Bike, Devil Comes, Alive, Blue Kite, Dad, Blind Well, etc. The vast majority of films that have not passed the censorship have embarked on this road. Of course, countries that have passed the censorship will also preserve them, but for these films, preservation and release are not contradictory.