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- ↑ Kehr, Dave (2010-01-31). "The Evolving Vision of a Belgian Auteur". The New York Times .
- ↑ Jake Cole, Blu-ray Review: Chantal Akerman Masterpieces, 1968–1978 on the Criterion Collection, Slant Magazine January 26, 2024.
