Why some films get a capital "F"

A new feminist rating system for movies aims to draw attention to the prominence of women on both sides of the camera, writes Caroline Delaney

IF YOU get a large ‘F’ stamped on a school or college test then it’s generally bad news — but now it’s a sign of approval for certain films. Films where women aren’t just props for male heroes, and where women are significantly involved in the film production.

We’ve got PG rated and 12s and 18s movies — and now you can look out for F-Rated films as well. This new film classification aims to shine a light on the work women are doing in film.