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Crystal Globe is the main award at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival, first given in the Czech Republic city of Karlovy Vary in 1948.
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- ↑ Grater, Tom (June 29, 2021). "Karlovy Vary Film Festival Unveils 2021 Line-Up, Including 32 Premieres & Tribute Program To Martin Scorsese's Film Foundation". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved September 20, 2021.
- ↑ Tizard, Will (August 28, 2021). "'As Far as I Can Walk' Takes Top Prize at Karlovy Vary Film Festival". Variety . Retrieved September 20, 2021.
- ↑ Dalton, Ben (August 10, 2021). "Karlovy Vary film festival to honour Johnny Depp, Michael Caine, Jan Sverak". Screendaily . Retrieved September 20, 2021.
- 1 2 "Final Press Release | 55th KVIFF". Karlovy Vary International Film Festival . Retrieved September 20, 2021.
- ↑ Grater, Tom (August 28, 2021). "Karlovy Vary Winners: 'As Far As I Can Walk' Takes Grand Prix Crystal Globe". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 20, 2021.