The Board of Film Censors (BFC) has given the film 'The Da Vinci Code' an NC16 rating.

The film has a "mature content" advice and no children below the age of 16 will be able to watch it at the cinemas in Singapore.

BFC said that in deciding on the rating, it had sought the views of the Film Consultative Panel, which comprises a cross section of society, representing different professions, age groups, races and religions.

The majority of members came to the conclusion that the film should be viewed as a thriller and a piece of fiction.

Members agreed that the film can be shown, but at a higher rating as only a mature audience will be able to discern and differentiate between fact and fiction. - CNA/ch