Article 14. National Film of the Law On Cinematography

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1. A film is recognized as national on the basis of the following grounds::

1) if the film reflects the events of national history, modern life of the Republic of Kazakhstan, is devoted to universal humanitarian, social and moral problems, events of world history having socio-cultural significance for the Republic of Kazakhstan, and (or) may contribute to strengthening the image and authority of the Republic of Kazakhstan at the international level;

2) during the production, distribution and screening of films, at least seventy percent of the total estimated amount of work is carried out by subjects of cinematographic activity registered in the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan;

3) the producers of the film are a citizen of the Republic of Kazakhstan and (or) a legal entity registered in the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan;

4) the authors of the film (script writer, director of photography, cinematographer, production designer, author of a musical composition) include no more than fifty percent of persons who are not citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

2. In accordance with the terms of an international treaty ratified by the Republic of Kazakhstan, a film shot jointly with foreign subjects of cinematographic activity may be recognized as national.

3. A national film certificate is issued for a film recognized as a national film.

This Law regulates public relations and defines the legal, economic and organizational foundations of the field of cinematography.

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