Ukrainian State Film Agency

The Ukrainian State Film Agency (Ukrainian: Державне агентство України з питань кіно; romanization: Derzhavne ahent·stvo Ukrayiny z pytanʹ kino), known in short as Dergkino (Держкіно), is the central executive body of cinematography in Ukraine. It was created in 2006.

Ratings[change | change source]

Ratings issued by the Dergkino as of the latest amendment in 2015:

Yes : ДА (Дитяча аудиторія): Film aimed for children. They contain no violence or obscenity.
For : ЗА (Загальна аудиторія): Suitable for all.
12: Suitable for children aged 12 and older; those under 12 may be admitted if accompanied by an adult as parents may find upsetting to them.
16: Not allowed for viewing by persons under 16 years of age.
18: Not allowed for viewing by persons under 18 years of age. Additionally, "18" rated features may only be screened in theaters after 18:00, and they may be broadcast on television only after 22:00.
Denied : Відмовлено: Refused a classification by the Dergkino. Content may not be shown, advertised, or distributed anywhere in Ukraine.
- Films can get rejected if they promote war, violence, cruelty, and fascism aimed at eliminating Ukraine's independence.

Formerly used[change | change source]

14: Suitable for children aged 14 and older; those under 14 may be admitted if accompanied by an adult.
X21: Not allowed for viewing by persons under 21 years of age. Used to indicate pornography.