MADRID – Films released in Spain can now achieve an original new rating called “specially recommended for the equality of sexes,” Spain’s Film Institute ICAA announced Monday.
Backed by the Secretary of State for Equality, the new rating that can appear on films is the fruit of expert consultants in social policy and equality and their recommendations on how to foment equality of the sexes.
The five criteria used to evaluate the complete work to determine if it will achieve the new rating include: encourages the elimination of stereotypes and prejudices, uses a non-sexist language that includes a female perspective, depicts a balanced home life, shows a presence and capability of women in traditionally male sectors and promotes awareness and rejection of all forms of violence.
STORY: Spain’s Conservatives Win an Absolute Majority in General Elections
The film rating entity will award the new label in addition to the age-related ratings.
“This initiative falls within the framework of concrete measures adopted by ICAA in favor of a policy of equality with regard to women in the audiovisual sector,” the Culture Ministry said in a statement.
More from The Hollywood Reporter
-
Zachary Levi
‘Shazam! Fury of the Gods’ Writers Talk ‘Fast’ Joke, New DC Leadership and That Major Cameo
![]()
-
Heat Vision
‘Boston Strangler’ Stars Carrie Coon and Keira Knightley on Playing the Working Mothers Who Pursued One of America’s Most Notorious Serial Killers
![]()
-
![]()
-
Heat Vision
‘Everything Everywhere’ Filmmakers Daniels Working on ‘Star Wars’ Series ‘Skeleton Crew’
![]()
-
Taron Egerton
Taron Egerton on Why He’s Not the Right Fit for Bond and Whether Straight Actors Should Be Able to Play Gay Roles
![]()
-
SXSW 2023
‘This Closeness’ Review: A Couple and Their Airbnb Host Get Acquainted in an Astute Dramedy of Awkwardness
![]()
