Woody Allen Says He’s ‘Always Willing to’ Meet with Dylan Farrow but Her Allegations Have ‘No Merit’

Woody Allen continues to maintain his innocence after years of sexual abuse allegations by daughter Dylan Farrow.

Allen, 87, appeared at the 80th Venice International Film Festival on Monday for the premiere of his 50th film, Coup de Chance.

In a rare interview, Allen said Diversity that his “reaction was always the same” when asked about his response to 38-year-old Dylan’s allegations. Dylan, who Allen shared with his then-partner Mia Farrow, claims Allen abused her as a child, detailed in 2021 documents. Allen v. Farrow.

“The situation was investigated by two people, two large bodies, not people, but two large investigative bodies. And both of them, after long detailed investigations, concluded that there was no basis for these allegations,” Allen said, noting that he also denied the allegations in his book from 2020 Speaking of Nothing.

“There was none of that. The fact that he’s lingering always makes me think that maybe people like the idea of ​​him lingering,” he added. “You know, maybe there’s something that appeals to people. But why? Why? I don’t know what you can do except investigate it, which they did so meticulously. One was less than a year and the other was many months. And they talked to to all concerned and, you know, they both came to exactly the same conclusion.”

Asked if Allen had seen Dylan or her brother Ronan Farrow in recent years, Allen replied: “No. Always ready, but no, no….”

Woody Allen and wife Soon-Yi Previn seen with daughter Manzie Tio Allen in New York

Woody Allen is seen arriving at the 80th Venice International Film Festival 2023 on September 4, 2023 in Venice, Italy.

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Although Allen was never charged with Dylan’s allegations, a Connecticut prosecutor once said they believed there was probable cause to prosecute the director.

The allegations against Allen were first made during his break-up with Mia in 1992, with Dylan writing an open letter published in The New York Times in which she stated, “For as long as I can remember, my father has done things to me that I didn’t like.”

“I don’t feel like I have a father,” Dylan said Ella 2021. Then Allen’s marriage to Soon-Yi Previn, the daughter of Mia Farrow that she shares with her ex-husband André Previn, was touched on. Allen and Previn began an affair that culminated in the end of his relationship with Farrow in the early 1990s.

“There’s no support group for people whose sisters marry their fathers,” Dylan said of Allen and Previn at the time. “Or is he my brother-in-law? And is she my stepmother? I have to joke about that!”

Dylan Farrow poses at the New York premiere of Netflix’s “Tick, Tick…Boom!” at The Schoenfeld Theater on November 15, 2021 in New York City.

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Allen is in Venice this week for the world premiere of his new film Coup de Chance, it should be released in France on September 27. The film follows the story of a Parisian couple, Fanny and Jean, whose relationship goes awry when Fanny unexpectedly reunites with a former high school classmate.

Variety asked Allen if he considered himself “cancelled” in Hollywood, to which he said, “I feel like if you’re going to get fired, this is the culture to get fired. I think it’s all so stupid. No. Don’t think about it. I don’t know what it means. be cancelled.”

Woody Allen attends a photocall for the film “Coup De Chance” at the 80th Venice International Film Festival on September 4, 2023 in Venice, Italy.

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At a press conference for his film in Venice on Monday, Allen told reporters he’s been “lucky all his life” and mentioned his marriage and family.

“I had two loving parents and good friends. I have a beautiful wife and marriage, two children. … When I started making movies, all the people decided to emphasize what I could do well … they were generous,” he said.

Venice Film Festival director Alberto Barbera recently defended the decision to include controversial directors such as Allen and Roman Polanski in this year’s lineup.

“I am on the side of those who say that you have to distinguish the responsibility of the individual from the responsibility of the artist. … I’m the director of the festival, not the judge,” he said Diversity. “I judge the artistic qualities of films.”

If you or someone you know has been a victim of sexual abuse, text “STRENGTH” to the crisis line at 741-741 to be connected to a certified crisis counselor.

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