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8 8 Most Beautiful French Actresses . Thompson claims to have signed the petition, but later asked for her name to be removed. The . : Unsigned. I have read the facts and testimonies of the case. Hope Polanski gets his! Backlash builds against support of Polanski - CNN.com Tony Gatlif He fled the conviction. When the Harvey Weinstein story broke last October, the reaction among the movie industry was wide-eyed shock that someone so many of them knew and worked with could be a rapist. In September 2009, Roman Polanski was arrested by Swiss police on a warrant for his 1977 sexual-abuse case. He declared himself above the law and thumbed his nose at the victim and her family.You can, in your right mind support him? Here are some tips and tricks to help you find the answer to "Wordle" #623. No excuses. I know that before today, when Roman Polanski had only pleaded guilty to raping that 13-year-old girl in 1979, and been accused of raping that 16-year-old girl in 1986, it was like, Big deal . To not feel remorse. Patty Jenkins Told Chris Pine to Try Directing: 'You Gotta Do Something Besides Wait in Your Trailer' Afterwards, in Polanskis car, Gailey cried. - lUnion des producteurs de films At the end of the day Polanski fled not because of a legal transgression on the part of the California justice system but because he thinks hes above the law and does not have to answer to a code of ethics that conflicts with his selfish and perverse tastes. Are you kidding me? in 2009 over 100 filmmakers and actors signed a petition demanding authorities to release Roman Polanski, who was found guilty of sexually abusing a minor after he drugged and raped a child and has been accused by many. If he believed her to be old enough, why did he drug her? Roman was charged with sex with minor, not real rape. Just under a decade after she signed the Polanski petition, Cruz expressed her support for the #MeToo movement and Times Up initiative to Spanish newspaper El Pais. Alain Corneau If only anyone had known about Weinstein they would never never! We reached out to some of the most high-profile signatories to see if they had changed their mind about supporting Polanski in light of the #MeToo and Time's Up campaigns. "I wore one to DGA," he told Metro. Probably not but I will feel good about myself. She is not an adult. A shameful chapter indeed - let us hope it will soon be brought to a close. Debra Winger described Polanskis arrest in Switzerland in 2009 as a philistine collusion. Instead, the Isle of Dogs premiere featured a carpet that was resolutely red. offender. It speaks terribly of the industry, she replies. Michael Mann, Tilda Swinton, Vangelis, Christophe Barratier, Lynch, Scorsese, Allen, Louis Garrel, Ludivine, the divine Jeanne Moreau. Gianluca Farinelli He only confessed to a lesser charge through a plea agreement. I am deeply saddened to see so many of my cinematic heroes supporting Polanski. List of individuals who have signed (as of Oct. 7) the Free Roman Polanski petition organized by the Socit des Auteurs et Compositeurs Dramatiques (SACD): Michael A. 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Go ahead delete my anti hollywood post I feel better for posting it even if I already knew only equivocators and apologist for polanski need post, the uber leftist oh so talented equivocators make me want to hurl. No one should have pity for him - his suffering is completely self-inflicted. Dominique Crevecoeur Sigourney Weaver with Polanski at the 2008 Marrakech film festival. Roman Polanski at a court appearance in Los Angeles in 1977. Wow, this is maybe the finest list of people that Ive ever seen. Yes, there are other problems plaguing the world. He was 51. Im so glad Roman has so many supporters that he can rape and sodomize, but are any of you 13 because thats target age we need. Michel Ocelot The judge in Polanskis case acted like a common crook. Alexander Payne is currently focused on his new baby. Ettore Scola 1994 Actor Death And The Maiden Director Roman Polanski Fine Line 8X10 As much as I've been repulsed by Polanski's 1977 rape of a 13-year-old girl, I've been absolutely flabbergasted and offended by the list of Hollywood elites and celebrities who have recently signed a petition demanding his release. In 2008, film-maker Marina Zenovich caught the mood and pushed it further with her documentary, the queasily titled Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired, which argued that Polanski was the victim of gross judicial misconduct during his case. Philippe Radault Artists are not above the law in any country. Those of you who think this is the same as rape should watch Oleanna. Are you celebrity/entertainment people think youre above the law? have worked with him, movie insiders say. He fled the country to France before he could be properly sentenced. Roman Polanski sexual abuse case - Wikipedia Asia Argento People believe that gender equality is improving, but the rest of the data tells a different story. Someone I respected gave it to me, and said, 'I signed this. Giuseppe Tornatore She has forgiven him. Once again, shame on all who signed this petition and feel Polanski shouldnt be punished! It feels GOOD. Marc Sandberg I didnt know. Can any of you remember what you were like at 13? But, in truth, for many British and US actors, working with Polanski never lost its cachet, and arguably had even more once he became excluded from the US mainstream. Some dont reply at all, despite repeated approaches. Thats why even though there are many other bad things in the world, this one IS important. This is how Gailey recalled the crime: He placed his penis in my vagina. And miss Caryn Elaine Johnson, I used to have a lot of respect for you, no more.no more. Sari, to quote you: If Polanski had killed the girl instead of raping her, the whole matter would have been forgotten long ago, In what world would murder be forgotten? Wordle today: Here's the answer, hints for March 3. etc. Woody Allen Claude Lelouch Harvey. I will never again be able to speak to, or look at, Mike Nichols, Jonathan Demme, Martin Scorsese or any of the other names I recognize here without wanting to scream obscenities at them. I understand that Hitler was a good painterMaybe we shouldnt have closed in on and bombed his bunker because good painters are a treasure.. If only the same were true of politicians, the military, the justice establishment, and the multibillionaire elite. After all, when he was told he was being arrested for rape he was genuinely shocked: I was incredulous; I couldnt equate what had happened the day before with rape in any form, he writes in his autobiography. Too bad theyre selling their souls to be there. Polanski has not served his time and now he is guilty of evading justice. He should be in jail. One admitted they regretted their previous support, given the new allegations, but couldnt bring themselves to say so publicly. People: Martin Scorsese, Woody Allen support Roman Polanski Betrand Van Effenterre Will this effect them? Everyone, including he, knew that once he was outside France and Poland (due to French and Polish laws), any country may arrest and extradite him under its own laws. Its shocking that people like Polanski are still revered, celebrated by actors and fellow film-makers and cinematheques around the world who continue to not only promote their work, but also to work with them. Gabriel Auer For a more extensive detailing of Polanskis arrest and potential extradition to the United States, check out indieWIREs coverage from earlier today. Natalie Portman: "I Very Much Regret" Signing Roman Polanski Petition Throughout my work and throughout the years I have been vocal and supportiveI try to generate not only key positions for female directors and first-time directors but also write powerful parts for female actresses in ways that are not the quote on quote usual way.". Abderrahmane Sissako Fonda made his professional. What preyytell has he done for you that you would abandon your senses in this way. The 2009 petition by Hollywood stars to free Roman Polanski Petition for Roman Polanski. Fanny Ardant Those people dont want justice or protection of children. I live in LA, Im a liberal, and I am appalled by the signatures of people whose work I respect on the petition. Thanks to the candour of Polanski, the rest of us have always known, too including everyone in the film industry who has worked with him since. There was no doubt about her experience and lack of inhibition. Patrice Leconte "It should just be that everyone can empathize with everyone. Someone I respected gave it to me, and said, 'I signed this. The student's petition, entitled: "Drop the petition for Roman Polanski's release", was launched last week, and has over 400 signatures. Giuseppe Bertolucci Souleymane Cisse Argue all you want, I dont know ANY 13 year old girls who can hold there Quaaludes & champagne AND still say yes to having sex with a sick, dirty old man. I have copied this list so that I can keep it for all time (yes, I hold a grudge a long, long, time). I will never ever spend another cent on anything you folks are in, or have participated in or come even close to being involved in. He never admited to raping anyone. And I still have a good lot of movies to see. Actually Polanski never admitted to raping anyone. Polanski was originally indicted for 4 felonies, and the girl agreed to have him plea guilty to statutory rape in order to avoid the circus of the trial. Polanski drugged a 13 year old girl and forced his penis in her anus - is that too ugly? Perhaps we can send the children of the signatories of this petition over to Roman so he can drug and sodomize them, as Im sure this whole unfortunate arrest business has him very stressed, and clearly in the opinion of the aforementioned signatories, such a genius deserves to do whatever he wants whenever he wants. That is automatically rape as a child cannot give informed consent. The above people think its OK to rape children if you make good films. But you can have your eyes opened and completely change the way you want to live. Afp is reporting that a grand assembly of filmmakers, actors and producers from around the world have signed a petition urging the release of director Roman Polanski, who was arrested Sunday in Switzerland on a warrant for a 1977 underage sex case in the United States. This will not be a problem to keep up I will soon be very familiar with the names on the list, Ill just cross-check any movie I think about renting or seeing in the theater. Free shipping for many products! The roles are out there for someone like Meryl Streep, but theyre not out there for the others.. The judge certainly didnt give A DAMN about the girl. I take responsibility for not thinking about it enough. Sandra Nicolier - le Groupe 25 images Here are some tips and tricks to help you find the answer to 'Wordle' #621. Broadly reached out to del Toro to ask if he regrets supporting Polanski, but he declined to reply by the time of publication. Tonie Marshall Gee, she got so uptight about cancer-adled, bedridden Sharon Atkins potential release saying she hadnt paid for her crime (and I agree, by the way). $17.99 + $4.99 shipping. Samantha has said that the trauma she has experienced in the past few decades has had a greater impact on her than the original crime, one said to me, which is doubtless true. Jacques Fansten The fact that Switzerland is a neutral country does not make it a lawless country. Polanski, you sense, has never even tried to understand this.) After Tate was murdered in 1969, when Polanski was 36, he spent time in Gstaad, where he slept with schoolgirls aged 16 to 19, who were, he writes, more beautiful, in a natural, coltish way, than they ever would be again. Broadly reached out to Almodovar to ask if he regrets supporting Polanski, but he declined to reply by the time of publication. Henning Carlsen I still do. Over 100 In Film Community Sign Polanski Petition - IMDb Jacques Bral Jan Kounen from Mashable that may sometimes include advertisements or sponsored content. jarre and diana, the point that polanski never admitted to raping anyone is a big problem here. I very much regret it, Portman said. I hope the tide is finally turning.. David Heyman Robert Hossein Seems strange that people on this board try to make some justification for Polanski out of bad things going unpunished elsewhere. Jarre, actually, he pretty much did admit to raping her. We reached out to some of the most high-profile signatories to a 2009 petition in support of Roman Polanski, to ask them whether they regretted their endorsement of the convicted abuser. My level of disgust for these petitions cannot even be fully expressed. What Did the Polanski Petition All Those Directors Signed Actually Say? i feel ashamed sometimes,like a complete whore.but it was of my consent.so i sucked it up,and i never told anyone.if someone were to find out,there is no doubt id say its rape. Andr Larqui Jean-Paul Salom I find it hard to believe that you would find it an acceptable excuse if it was your child who was sodomized. etc. Interviews with leading film and TV creators about their process and craft. Readers, acquaintances and even friends couldnt tell me enough how wrong Id got it. I happen to believe that. Bertrand Tavernier He drugged a child. Its despicable that some Hollywood stars would rather support a pedophile then uphold a serious charge such as rape of an underage girl. Madness. A 13-year-old cannot give consent to have sex with an adult male.