French Filmmaker and American Photographer Resolve Copyright Dispute Over 1997 Music Video
French director Jacques Audiard has acknowledged using images by American photographer Merry Alpern without permission for the 1997 music video of Alain Bashung's song "La nuit je mens." The two parties have reached a settlement, bringing a positive conclusion to the copyright conflict that had persisted for years. The resolution demonstrates how artistic collaborations can face legal challenges over intellectual property rights.
Key facts
- Jacques Audiard admitted to borrowing Merry Alpern's photographs for a music video
- The video was created for Alain Bashung's song "La nuit je mens" in 1997
- The dispute centered on copyright infringement allegations
- Both parties have now reached a settlement agreement
- The conflict has been resolved amicably after years of disagreement
Entities
Artists
- Jacques Audiard
- Merry Alpern
- Alain Bashung
Locations
- France
- United States