Woody Allen accused of plagiarism for Vicky Cristina Barcelona

Woody Allen accused of plagiarism for Vicky Cristina Barcelona
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By h.b. - Oct 31, 2008 - 8:15 AM

Woody Allen and Scarlett Johanson during shooting in Barcelona - Photo EFE

Barcelona writer, Alexis de Villar, claims the film is a copy of his book 'Goodbye Barcelona'.

Barcelona writer and photographer, Alexis de Villar, has claimed that the latest Woody Allen film, ‘Vicky Cristina Barcelona’ is a copy of his novel, ‘Goodbye Barcelona’ which was published in 1987.

The local writer makes the claim on the ¿Que Alucine! Website, adding that Allan has obviously made some changes to ‘avoid my complaints’.

The novel ‘Goodbye Barcelona’ was on of the finalists in the Premio Planeta competition in 1987.

De Villar says he is to proceed with his complaint, ‘for simple dignity and that the courts will decide shortly.

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