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- ↑ "Ange de goudron, L’ – Film de Denis Chouinard". Films du Québec, December 27, 2008.
- ↑ "Film sheds light on meaning of Quebec citizenship". Toronto Star , August 26, 2001.
- ↑ "Jury spreads the wealth: Film festival's top prize is split between Hungary's Torzok and Iran's Baran". Montreal Gazette , September 4, 2001.
- ↑ "Atanarjuat, War Bride lead Genie list". The Globe and Mail , December 13, 2001.
- ↑ "Hot year at home: Jutra nominees reflect a booming local film scene". Montreal Gazette , January 24, 2002.
