On Thursday, February 23, 2023 at 3:09:42 AM UTC+5:30, Kalevi Kolttonen wrote:
This is a true story that describes how awful politicians are.
Back in 1988, the idiot politicians in Finland created something called "videolaki", meaning simply "The law concerning videos" or "Video Law".
This disgusting law was effective until year 2000.
Finnish Wikipedia explains all the details, use translator software
if you do not speak Finnish:
https://fi.wikipedia.org/wiki/Videolaki
Put shortly, the stupid policians (like the Christians and the Leftist party) decided that no K18 ("Kielletty alle 18-vuotiailta,
Forbidden for those under 18 years old) video tapes could be
allowed in Finland. This meant not only Video Nasties (like in the UK),
but also quite "regular" films like Rambo - First Blood, Predator
or Death Wish.
That to me is a clear sign that we should really hate most politicians.
I will never forgive them for tormenting movie lovers for 12 years
during 1988-2000.
br,
KK
n Finland during the 1980s, film censorship was primarily carried out by the National Board of Film Classification (Elokuvalautakunta). The board was responsible for determining whether a film was suitable for public screening, based on its content and
potential impact on the audience.
The board was made up of 11 members who were appointed by the Ministry of Education and Culture. They were typically film experts, educators, and representatives from different religious groups. The board's decisions were based on guidelines that
outlined specific criteria for assessing a film's suitability for public screening.
During the 1980s, the board was known to be relatively strict in its censorship decisions. For example, films that contained explicit violence, sexual content, or profanity were often heavily censored or even banned outright. Additionally, the board
would sometimes require filmmakers to make cuts or changes to their films in order to secure a lower age rating.
One notable case of film censorship in Finland during the 1980s was the controversy surrounding the film "Caligula" (1979). The film was initially banned by the board due to its explicit sexual content and graphic violence. However, after a series of
legal challenges, the ban was eventually lifted and the film was allowed to be screened with an 18+ age rating.
Overall, while film censorship was a significant issue in Finland during the 1980s, it was relatively mild compared to some other countries during the same time period. Today, film classification in Finland is still carried out by the National
Audiovisual Institute (KAVI), but the guidelines and criteria for assessing films have evolved to be more liberal and flexible.
Source :
https://brabuonline.in/category/entertainment
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