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- ↑ "Two African movies vying for inaugural Best Foreign Film award at 2013 Pearl International Film festival (PIFF)". All African Cinema. September 4, 2013.
- ↑ "Winners For Kenya's Annual 'Pearl International Film Festival (PIFF)' Announced". Movie Markers. May 31, 2013.
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