The rating of a film must be displayed when the film is disseminated in Vietnam

The rating of a film must be displayed when the film is disseminated in Vietnam

According to Circular 05/2023/TT-BVHTTDL, the principles for displaying film ratings in Vietnam include:

- The rating of a film, except a P rated film, must be displayed when the film is disseminated;

- The display of a film rating must ensure that information about the film rating and warning content is provided for a period of time sufficient for the viewer to receive information;

- For films that are disseminated in the cinemas; at the headquarters of foreign diplomatic missions and cultural establishments set up in Vietnam;

Films that are disseminated on public means and other audio-visual media, cinema establishments must display their ratings on screens, websites, online ticketing applications, ticket counters, and in other suitable manners; 

- For films that are disseminated on television and in cyberspace, cinema establishments must clearly and prominently display their ratings in the program introduction/display folder on the device's screen interface in order for listeners and viewers to make a decision to listen to and watch the films provided on the service;

The rating must continuously appear in the upper left or right corner of the screen during the film dissemination duration, ensuring that it does not overlap with service or other icons;

Film ratings in Vietnam determined according to the rating criteria defined in Article 3 in Circular 05/2023/TT-BVHTTDL are arranged in ascending order as follows:

- P rated: Eligible for dissemination to viewers of all ages;

- K rated: Eligible for dissemination to viewers under 13 years old, provided that they are with their parents or guardians;

- T13 rated (13+): Eligible for dissemination to viewers from 13 years old or older;

- T16 rated (16+): Eligible for dissemination to viewers from 16 years old or older;

- T18 rated (18+): Eligible for dissemination to viewers from 18 years old or older;

- C rated: Prohibited from dissemination.

More details can be found in Circular 05/2023/TT-BVHTTDL effective from May 20, 2023.

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