Valeriu Munteanu is a robber. He breached authors' rights in the election campaign
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Valeriu Munteanu, the liberal candidate for the elections was caught after robbery. As a theme song the famous composition of Ennio Morricone composer, even if the author's right forbids him to do so.
The La piovra song was composed in 1985. Munteanu says it wasn't necessary to sign a contract with the author.
"We verified the Republic of Moldova legislation. This song is very old and it is not a problem to use it. I know the legislation", said Valeriu Munteanu.
"We verified the Republic of Moldova legislation. This song is very old and it is not a problem to use it. I know the legislation", said Valeriu Munteanu.
Anyway, the law contradicts him: any opera is protected even after 70 years passed since the author died. 33 years passed since the melody was composed and the 89 years old artist is still alive. It is not for the first time when the politicians use well known songs in the election campaign. Previously, Vlad Filat the former prime minister, who was sentenced for nine years, used the soundtrack of Madagscar cartoons.