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- ↑ "Eurimages’ Audentia Award goes to Milla". Cineuropa, 11 August 2017.
- ↑ Erin Nyren, "‘Green Book’ Takes Toronto Film Festival’s 2018 People’s Choice Award". Variety , 16 September 2018.
- ↑ Jan Lumholdt, "Denmark’s Queen of Hearts wins the Dragon Award Best Nordic Film at Göteborg". Cineuropa, 4 February 2019.
- ↑ Michael Rosser, "‘Exile’ wins top prize at virtual Sarajevo Film Festival". Screen Daily , 21 August 2020.
- ↑ "Le 50e Festival du nouveau cinéma dévoile son palmarès et se poursuit en ligne jusqu’au 31 octobre 2021". CTVM, 18 October 2021.
- ↑ Camillo De Marco, "Radu Muntean's Întregalde wins in Trieste". Cineuropa, 26 January 2022.
- ↑ Marko Stojiljković, "Thiiird and A Field Guide to Coastal Fortifications come out on top at the 16th Beldocs". Cineuropa, 17 May 2023.
- ↑ Annika Pham, "Haugesund Fest Boasts Exceptional Norwegian Lineup and Talents, 76 International Pics, Four World Premieres". Variety , 3 August 2024.