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- ↑ "Film House: Nermin Hamzagić[cited 6 February 2012]". Archived from the original on 26 April 2012. Retrieved 6 February 2012.
- ↑ Sarajevo Film Festival: Dreamers[cited 6 February 2012] [ permanent dead link ]
- ↑ East West Theatre Company: Dreamers[cited 6 February 2012]