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- ↑ André Lavoie, "Entretien avec Pedro Ruiz et Frank Rodriguez pour leur documentaire Animal tropical à Montréal - La bête humaine". Le Devoir , August 29, 2007.
- ↑ Brent Furdyk, "Canadian Screen Awards 2020: Non-Fiction Winners Revealed". ET Canada , May 25, 2020.
- ↑ "Le film Antigone, grand gagnant du Gala Québec Cinéma avec six prix". Ici Radio-Canada, June 10, 2020.
- ↑ Marco Fortier, "«Le huitième étage, jours de révolte»: les confessions d’un révolutionnaire fatigué". Le Devoir , October 27, 2023.