This is one of the best sci-fi films of all time, but it was accused of plagiarism and sued for R$ 125 million

One of the greatest sci-fi classics of the 90s is, without a doubt, The Fifth Element, starring Bruce Willis and Milla Jovovich.

The Fifth Element is an old work, from 1997, but it hasn’t lost much of its entertainment value. Bruce Willis and Milla Jovovich shine in two of his most iconic roles.

The story of The Fifth Element takes us to the 23rd century, where we meet cab driver Korben Dallas (Willis). He reluctantly gets involved in a mission that involves nothing less than saving the planet. A great disaster is announced, and then the mysterious Leeloo (Jovovich) appears.

allegations of plagiarism

The Fifth Element comes with many images and moments that have become indispensable in the history of cinema. However, when the film was released in theaters, the production was sued by two artists: Alejandro Jodorowsky and Jean “Moebius” Giraud, seeing it not as a creative triumph of science fiction, but as a plagiarism.

In 1988, Jodorowsky and Moebius published the graphic novel Incal, which contained many similar themes to those found in The Fifth Element.

Moebius is suing Luc Besson and the production company Gaumont for BRL 71 million for unfair competition. There was also a lawsuit seeking BRL 49 million in damages and interest. Giraud also demanded five percent of the box office receipts. Jodorowsky, however, filed a lawsuit worth nearly BRL 4 million. The values ​​have been converted according to the current quotation of the real.

As reported by the French site ToutenBD, Jodorowsky and Moebius lose…

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