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18A(18A)

Synopsis

Dir: Nina Menkes. Documentary. An investigation into the politics of shot design in relation to sexuality in the film industry.

Content elements

  • Infrequent use of the sexual expletive, some in a sexual context; infrequent use of scatological slang, cursing, profanity, and ethno-cultural slurs
  • Infrequent portrayals of hand-to-hand and weapons violence - no blood, little detail
  • Infrequent portrayals of sexual assault - no nudity, some detail
  • Frequent portrayals of sexually suggestive scenes and sexual activity - breast and buttock nudity, detail
  • Frequent breast, buttock, female and male frontal nudity in a non-sexual context, some involving minors
  • Infrequent portrayals of tobacco and alcohol use in a recreational context

Thematic elements

  • The camera and the male gaze
  • Sexuality and gender
  • Power and control

Classification rationale

Rated 18A for frequent nudity and sexual content

Classification date

February 24, 2023

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