Spain
Attitudes toward film censorship in Spain are unusual due to the adverse effect of dictatorship and heavy censorship until 1975 under General Francisco Franco. Therefore, most Spanish citizens are against censorship of any kind and prefer personal responsibility and liberalism, thus very few people show serious respect for certification of films. For example, cinemas in Spain never ask for identification.
- APTA – Suitable for all audiences
- Especialmente Recomendada para la Infancia – Especially suitable for small children
- 7 – Suitable for audiences 7 and older
- 12 – Suitable for audiences 12 and older
- 16 – Suitable for audiences 16 and older
- 18 – Suitable for audiences 18 and older
- Película X – Pornographic movie, violence apology
Films with the Película X rating are only allowed in eight theaters in Spain. In 2009, Saw VI was the first film to be classified "Película X" solely for its violent content. Buena Vista, the distributor, unsuccessfully appealed the decision. The film achieved wider release in October 2010, after edits were made to achieve an "18" rating.
Read more about this topic: Motion Picture Rating System
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