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- 1 2 3 Susan Walker, "Italian Canadian artists stand astride two different cultures". Toronto Star , February 10, 1995.
- ↑ Rob Salem, "Lepage movie tops Genie list: Le Confessionnal nabs a dozen nominations as first-time directors dominate". Toronto Star , November 8, 1995.
