G - General
May be viewed, rented or purchased by persons of all ages.
Guidelines
A classification of "Visa général" means that the film so classified is unlikely to disturb an average viewer. It in no way indicates that the film is considered to be "suitable" for children. Only a "for children" notice would indicate that such a film would be appropriate for younger viewers.

13+
13 years and over
May be viewed, rented or purchased by persons 13 years of age or over. Children 12 years of age and under may be admitted to a public showing of the film, but only if accompanied by an adult.
Guidelines 

• certain manifestations of violence (senseless destruction, physical harm, graphic violence, etc.);
• the representation of sexuality (extremely detailed intimate scenes, sexual relationships promoting dominance or disturbing situations, etc.);
• certain themes (suicide, family break-ups, mental instability, marginal behaviour, etc.).

• detailed and complacent images of unwarranted or sustained violence;
• particularly troubling images;
• the manner in which sexuality is depicted.

• explicit representations of sexuality;
• exacerbated violence, particularly those depicting torture or other forms of cruelty heightened through special effects to a level of harrowing realism;
• closely associated erotic behaviour and violence.

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Quebec Film and Video Classification System and Guidelines

When examining a film, examiners take into account several factors (theme, genre, realism, intensity of certain scenes, visual impact, general atmosphere, etc.) as well as the approach used in the treatment of the subject. Important parameters such as respect for life, violence, sexuality and suicide are carefully examined for each category of the rating system.

The rating of a film must appear, when appropriate, in the entrance to cinemas, in advertisements published in newspapers and on the Régie's labels that appear on videos. The additional information outlined below must appear in advertisements published in newspapers and on the Régie's labels for videos.

Refused classification

If the Régie finds that the content of a film interferes with public order or good morals, or promotes or condones sexual violence it delivers a refusal of classification statement. Generally speaking, films refused classification by the Régie have been "sexplotation" films which went beyond what contemporary Québec society could tolerate. In each case, refusal has been based on an undue explotation of sexuality without redeeming artistic, scientific, historical or educational merit. Decisions to refuse classification were all more readily arrived at when the acts presented were conducted in a context of violence, cruelty or horror, or were degrading to participants.
 

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M. Paul Simard
Directeur du classement des films
Régie du cinéma
455, rue Sainte-Hélène
Montréal, Québec H2Y 2L3
tel: (514) 873-2492
fax: (514) 864-3229
E-mail: classement@rcq.qc.ca

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