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References
- ↑ Hustvedt, Siri (2012). Living, Thinking, Looking. London: Sceptre. ISBN 9781444732665.
- ↑ "Ormen : Berättelsen om Iréne". Swedish Film Database . Retrieved 10 June 2024.
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