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'Shape Of Water' Creators Sued Over Plagiarism Claims As Oscars Approach

Richard Jenkins and Sally Hawkins star in the 13-time Oscar nominee The Shape of Water. Kerry Hayes/Courtesy of Fox Searchlight/Twentieth Century Fox hide caption

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'Shape Of Water' Creators Sued Over Plagiarism Claims As Oscars Approach

The suit alleges the best picture nominee lifted its story, characters and even several snippets of dialogue from Paul Zindel's 1969 play, Let Me Hear You Whisper.

Guillermo Del Toro Says 'Shape Of Water' Is An Antidote For Today's Cynicism

Sally Hawkins and Octavia Spencer play cleaning ladies Elisa and Zelda in The Shape of Water. Photo Courtesy of Fox Searchlight/Twentieth Century Fox hide caption

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Guillermo Del Toro Says 'Shape Of Water' Is An Antidote For Today's Cynicism

In the Mexican director's latest film, a mute cleaning lady befriends a sea creature who is able to communicate without words. "The movie is about connecting with 'the other,' " del Toro says.

Guillermo Del Toro Says 'Shape Of Water' Is An Antidote For Today's Cynicism

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