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- 1 2 3 Martin Malina, "Hijinks in the Laurentians". Montreal Gazette , February 12, 1971.
- ↑ Charles-Henri Ramond, "Pile ou face – Film de Roger Fournier". Films du Québec, March 5, 2009.
- ↑ Dane Lanken, "Free souls romping in pristine waters". Montreal Gazette , February 13, 1971.
