The Crystal Film () is a

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recognising domestic

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achievements in the

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. The Crystal Film is awarded to

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s from the Netherlands once they have sold 10,000 tickets. The award is an initiative of the

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and the

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to increase media attention for Dutch documentary films, in addition to the existing

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and Platinum Film for Dutch films in general. They announced the introduction of the Crystal Film on 28 April 2005. The first Crystal Film was awarded on 21 June 2005 to '' Shape of the Moon'' (2004). Since its introduction, the Crystal Film has been awarded to twelve films.

Films that received the Crystal Film

Notes

References

External links

Kristallen FilmGolden and Platin Film Netherlands
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