- Régie du cinéma (Quebec)
The Régie du cinéma is a government agency responsible for the
motion picture rating system within the Canadian province ofQuebec . Its mandate is to classify and approve films for distribution to Quebec's movie theatres and home video outlets.Charles Bélanger currently serves as the President of the agency which is under the auspices of Quebec's Ministère de la Culture, des Communications et de la Condition féminine (Ministry of Culture, Communications and Women's Affairs).
Film ratings
Each film approved for Quebec audiences bears one of the following classifications which determine what age groups have legal access to a film:
* G - General, in most cases deemed appropriate for viewers of any age
* 13+ - Persons under 13 years old must be accompanied by an adult to legally access the film
* 16+ - Only persons who are at 16 years old may access this film
* 18+ - Only persons who are at 18 years old may access this filmExternal links
* [http://www.rcq.gouv.qc.ca/index.asp Régie du cinéma (Quebec) - official site] (French, English and Spanish)
* [http://www2.publicationsduquebec.gouv.qc.ca/dynamicSearch/telecharge.php?type=2&file=/C_18_1/C18_1_A.html Quebec: Cinema Act]
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