We speak to Director of Film Classification, Dr Ciarán Kissane on the show today re- the latest report from the Irish Film Classification Office (IFCO).
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Stats from 2024 show the number of films classified for cinema release has reached a new peak, surpassing pre-pandemic levels. A total of 1,365 theatrical works were classified, including feature films, shorts, and trailers, marking a 20% increase from 2023. Irish-originated films accounted for 17% of features and shorts classified, a significant jump from 10% in 2023, reflecting a thriving Irish film industry, with titles like 'Kneecap' and 'Small Things Like These' making it into the top 25 box office hits.
Most features and shorts classified for Irish cinema release originated from India (24%), followed by the US (23%). Ireland comes in third (17%) then the UK (13%), Europe (13%), and Rest of the World (10%).
IFCO has to deal with complaints too. In 2024, the office received 15 correspondences related to 11 films, with only one formal complaint.
Issues ranged from concerns about violence in the American vigilante action-thriller 'The Equaliser 3', themes of kidnapping and child abandonment in the animated comedy 'The Garfield Movie', to debates over the classification of black comedy thriller 'Saltburn'.
The feedback from 'The Equaliser 3' said three 16-year-old boys fainted from sheer terror watching the rented film at home. Interestingly, the film was rated 16 for cinemas but 15 for streaming. Dr Kissane says IFCO and streaming services work from different guidelines and can apply different ratings, but says parents need to play a role as well and keep informed of what might be in a film.
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