Overriding Factors

• certain factors that can influence the classification of a film.
• these factors are important when film material lies on the borderline between to categories. 

The Catergories:

1. Context -

• general publics expectations, especially the particular audience
• genre
• manner in which it is presented 
• intention of the film maker 
• original production date of the work

2. Tone and impact

3. Release format