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- ↑ Mundell, Ian (2010-09-17). "Belgium selects 'Illegal' for Oscars". Variety. Retrieved 2010-09-28.
- ↑ Ide, Wendy. "'Mothers' Instinct': Toronto Review". Screen International. Retrieved 12 January 2020.
- ↑ Dricot, Lucy (1 February 2020). "Découvrez le palmarès complet de la 10e cérémonie des Magritte du cinéma" (in French). RTBF. Retrieved 1 February 2020.
