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'' (for the original French version). This critically acclaimed soundtrack was composed and performed by

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. The album was nominated for Best Original Score in the 2006

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s, and won Best Original Soundtrack in the 2006

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. The soundtrack was replaced by a score by

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for the English version of the film to fit its documentary approach.

Track listing

Charts

References

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