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References
- ↑ "The Official Competitive Selection". St. Petersburg International Film Festival 2009
- ↑ "The Official Competitive Selection". Budapest International Short Film Festival 2009
- ↑ "The Official Selection". Helsinki Film Festival 2009
- ↑ "The Official Competitive Selection". L´Aquila International Film Festival 2009
