Radu Mihaileanu Philippe Radault Sari - where are you - pay attention to this part: If you support a child rapist and decide it is not important enough to enforce laws regarding such a crime, then as a society you CONDONE that crime. Pedro Almodovar I dont know if you are really helping his case, Woody. I dont wish to admire anyone who has such a twisted sense of values. - Path. One of the petition's signatories was Natalie Portman, who told BuzzFeed(Opens in a new tab) she "very much" regrets putting her name on it. "We talked for 15 minutes and by the end she [Thompson] said she would get her name removed. Dear Roman you have my full support. Theres a kind of diabolical sexism, and I say that its diabolical because theres no one that we can actually accuse of being responsible for this sexism, he said. Wes Anderson, Darren Aronofsky, Jeremy Irons, Harrison Ford, Guillermo Del Toro, Martin Scorsese, Natalie Portman, Woody Allen, David Lynch, Terry Gilliam, Tilda Swinton, Adrien Brody, Johnny Depp, Sam Mendes, Neil Jordan, Steven Soderbergh, Whoopi Goldberg, Michael Mann and Mike Nichols The full list is here Sam Gabarski Despite the ongoing campaign to highlight abuse and misconduct in the film business and other industries, Polanski remains venerated in Hollywood as one of the leading auteurs of his generation. polanski never openly apologized and the only reason why this case has dragged on for so long is because polanski denied raping her and skipped town. He should be brought to justice. Zenovichs movie focuses on how Polanski had the misfortune to come up in front of Judge Lawrence Rittenband, who was obsessed with self-publicity and determined to make an example of Polanski. The facts have never altered. this is all very upsetting to hear. Posting their names publicly in support of Polanski speaks loudly regarding their . I take responsibility for not thinking about it enough. You know how many children have been blown to pieces in Iraq as a result of allied bombings? I wonder how these signers would feel if it was one of their kids? thesmokinggun.com/archive/years/2009/0928091polanskiplea1.html. Jean-Loup Hubert The petition demanding "the immediate release" of Polanski attracted more than 100 signatures, including Wes Anderson, Martin Scorsese, Woody Allen, Tilda Swinton and Wong Kar Wai. Jeanne Moreau Lets boycott one, lets boycott all!!! 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. In 1977, Roman Polanski was convicted of unlawful sex with a minor and fled the US rather than face jail time. This man should never have been allowed to go free without punishmentand 45 days of evaluation does not constitute punishment! His comments on the subject indicate no remorse and in fact seem to indicate a perverse (of course) pride in his engaging in satisfying his twisted appetites. Why not invite him over to babysit your beautuful young daughters,neices,sisters.You should all be ashamed. He is a child rapist and he needs to pay for his crime. Julian Schnabel 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. - le SPI The arrest of Roman Polanski in a neutral country, where he assumed he could travel without hindrance, undermines this tradition: it opens the way for actions of which no one can know the effects. - lUnion des producteurs de films Alexander Payne Yes other people get away with this. By now, celebrities were falling over themselves to defend Polanski. Well, so do I. Claude Lelouch Abderrahmane Sissako Roman was charged with sex with minor, not real rape. Emma Thompson has long been an ardent supporter of women's rights, and the British Oscar-winner recently signed a letter in support of the Times Up campaign ahead of this year's BAFTAS. We lived in a different world, and that doesn't excuse anything. But stop with the pathetic kowtowing to a predator, please. Roman was charged with sex with minor, not real rape. There is absolutely no defense to be offered. Do you have kids??? Alongside Asia Argento and Emma Thompson, Natalie Portman remains one of the few celebrities to apologize for signing the petition. I start by emailing Zenovich to ask if she feels attitudes towards Polanski have changed since she made her movie and its follow-up, Roman Polanski: Odd Man Out, about the Zurich arrest. There are no hazy conspiracy theories we know exactly what happened because Polanski admitted to it and later wrote about it in astonishing detail in his autobiography, Roman by Polanski, published six years after he left the US and went to France, where he still lives. Moreover, more allegations have been made against him: in 2010, British actor Charlotte Lewis said Polanski abused her in 1983 when she was 16. Marc Sandberg Neilson Barnard/Getty Images. 8 8 Most Beautiful French Actresses . like to see where they end up. Robert Hossein I had an extraordinary working experience with both of those men, and thats the truth.. "I wore one to DGA," he told Metro. Nelly Kaplan He describes grooming Gailey on the drive to the photoshoot: I asked when shed first started having sex, he writes, as if thats a normal thing for a 43-year-old man to ask a 13-year-old girl. I am sure his methods may have changed but sex offenders rarely offend just once. Georges Dybman Michael A. Russ Erika Abrams, Fatih Akin, Yves Alberty, Stephane Allagnon, Woody Allen, Pedro Almodvar, Gianni Amelio, Greta Amend, Wes Anderson, Michel Andrieu, Roger Andrieux, Pascale Angelini, Yannick Angelloznicoud Jean-Jacques Annaud, Tomas Arana, Frdric Aranzueque-Arrieta, Alexandre Arcady, Fanny Ardant, Asia Argento, Marie-Hlne Arnau, On March 10, 1977, then-43-year-old film director Roman Polanski was arrested and charged in Los Angeles with six offenses against Samantha Gailey (now Geimer), [2] a then-13-year-old girl [3] - unlawful sexual intercourse with a minor, rape by use of drugs, perversion, sodomy, a lewd and lascivious act upon a child under 14, and furnishing a A host of directors and actors followed Weinstein, signing the petition for Polanski, including Natalie Portman, Tilda Swinton and Emma Thompson. Tilda Swinton would like to graciously pass on being interviewed. The petition was also signed by various other luminaries of the global film industry, including filmmaker Sam Mendes, actor Jeremy Irons, and actress Isabelle Adjani. Those people dont want justice or protection of children. ArtMoscow: Breathtaking, your self-delusion. The judge went back on his word because he was afriad of public opinion like yours. 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. This does not make what Polanski did any better! Some people on other blogs Ive read suggested to separate the person from his work since many artist have personalities or values that arent charming. This girl was very sexually mature for her age, even the judge said the prosecutrix was a well-developed young girl, who looked older than her years, and regrettably not unschooled in sexual matters. This was clearly a case of consensual sexual relations. The thing I feel like I gained from it is empathy towards people who have made mistakes. I have also read the facts spred online. Probably not but I will feel good about myself. And here is another Free Polanski petition, this one organized by writer/philosopher Bernard-Henri Lvy. - The crew of Polanskis latest film, Ghost This list is a paltry portion of the total number of A-list film celebrities with their names on the petition. Pascal Thomas Nadine Trintignant Socially conscious & political cinema. How is this even up for debate? Everytime you pop in Rosemarys baby or Chinatown think about how YOU helped commit the rape of a 13 year old girl. What kind of message are we sending to all of the other 13 year old girls out there that have been raped? These included Harrison Ford,. We werent saying much now, Polanski writes. You may also click on the Accept button on the right to make this notice disappear. You should watch Roman Polanski Wanted or Desired. 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. I plan to try very hard to never see any work done by anyone who signed this petition. The year after he fled the US he gave an interview to Martin Amis, in which he declared: Judges want to fuck young girls. As to the victim wanting to drop the case, it is because she is tired of all the publicity her family gets every time Polanski whines about not being able to go to a certain country to film. Is Father Polanski any different? But Gailey became so frightened by the attention the case attracted, because of Polanskis fame, she tried to withdraw from it entirely. I express my deepest respect to those who were brave enough to sign the petition and withstand the blood-seeking mob. its shameful,to say that i consented it. Polanski was originally indicted on six counts of criminal behaviour, to which he pleaded not guilty. Socit des Auteurs et Compositeurs Dramatiques (SACD), Les Misrables Trailer: Anne Hathaway Show-Stopper, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley Transformers Casting Drama, Palme dOr Winners: From Vienna Thriller to Lesbian Sex + Romance, Catherine Deneuve: Csar Award Record-Tier, Ken Loach Turns Down Turin Film Festival Award. It makes me sad to know so many people who I look up to in the field of the arts are supporters of rape. Should this even be up for discussion? Paolo Sorrentino Patrice Chereau This extradition, if it takes place, will be heavy in consequences and will take away his freedom, the petition read. Walter Salles And yet, for the past 40 years, many of them have been falling over themselves to work with a self-confessed child rapist, even defending him by pointing to his artistic credentials. 2023 IndieWire Media, LLC. Barbet Schroeder The filmmaker had been detained over a 1977 underage sex case from the U.S., which he plead guilty to. im not sure if i should say i expected better from a lot of these people. If Polanski had attended his sentencing hearing instead of fleeing the country, the whole thing would have been over after hed served his time. Luc et Jean-Pierre Dardenne If youre not going to enforce laws, then whats the point in having any? Jean-Charles Tacchella She played Lena, while her co-star Jennifer Jason Leigh played Dr. Ventress, described as being of Asian and Native American background respectively in the novel. Adrien Brody, who won an Oscar for The Pianist, was unable to participate due to schedule. Scott Foundas A petition demanding his release was signed by more than 100 actors and film-makers, including Emma Thompson (who later asked to have her name removed), Yasmina Reza and Tilda Swinton. The criminal case should be settled without any jail time. it just makes you sick to your stomach to see so many people that you gathered so much inspiration from dissapoint you in such a vile way. FREE ROMAN POLANSKI! Wordle today: Here's the answer, hints for March 3. Olivier Assayas But he doesnt mention that in his book. We should not however allow him to ever enter this country again. "All I can say is jetlag and lateness. Just ask her. Its neutrality applies in times of war and peace, not in the application of treaty and criminal laws. He would just be more careful.There are men who go unrevealed for years, even die before anyone finds out about them and here you have a man who was exposed and you support him?Yes he should be free to continue to do what he likes. What is the big deal about the Reverend Polanski? 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.". Tom Tykwer Betrand Van Effenterre It speaks terribly of the industry, she replies. I ask why she signed the petition in the first place. If Polanski had faced his sentence 30 years ago, wed have forgotten HIM and the victim wouldnt have to relive it now. - lAPI (Association des producteurs Indpendants) (Association of Independent Producers) I think her opinion is the ONLY one that counts. He never was. In perfect French she lauded the Franco-American friendship and recommended the development of cultural relations between our two countries. He should be in jail. Souleymane Cisse Jacques Bral i do realize that no ones is going to take me seriously,but here it goes anyways. Andre Buytaers We'll give you the hints and tips you need (and also the answers). Natalie Portman admitted that she made a mistake when she signed a petition to release Roman Polanski from Swiss custody in 2009 after he was . He admitted to raping a child at the age of 13, fled the country and lived like a King in France, and he shouldnt be punished because he makes good movies??? In 2018, Argento apologised and expressed regret for signing the petition. Its not that people are not aware of the charges. He never admited to raping anyone.. Unfortunately, he passed [] I too have loved many of his films, and consider him a great artist - but that doesnt excuse his crime. he not only victimized her when she was 13 by being so selfish, he has been victimzing her for more than 30 years afterwards. Xavier Beauvois We reached out to some of the most high-profile signatories. Laissez cet homme exceptionel tranquil; a sera plus raisonable, moins obstin et plus gnreux. 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. Cant think of a bigger threat to our planet just now. Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning. But if I ever see him, I will spit in his face. The student's petition, entitled: "Drop the petition for Roman Polanski's release", was launched last week, and has over 400 signatures. Accept Read More. I understand that Hitler was a good painterMaybe we shouldnt have closed in on and bombed his bunker because good painters are a treasure.. What has changed is how this case is discussed in the public sphere. Hes an old man now and probably wont be causing much more trouble so I dont know how much in the way of resources we should spend trying to extradite him so that he can spend his dotage in one of our nicer minimum security prisons . The probation report described Gailey as physically mature and willing). On September 16th, 2009, Mr. Charles Rivkin, the US Ambassador to France, received French artists and intellectuals at the embassy. 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. Only one person who signed the petition agrees to speak on the record: the actor Asia Argento, who has since accused Weinstein of abusing her. After all, no matter how badly the legal system failed Polanski, this didnt cancel out the fact that he raped a child. If he was some crack head living in harlem and raped a girl would the same supporters come to the rescue? Patrick Braoud One admitted they regretted their previous support, given the new allegations, but couldnt bring themselves to say so publicly. : Unsigned. If only anyone had known about Weinstein they would never never! Im a liberal, I work at a major studio. but this summer,when right when i turned 14 i gave in and had sex with a 27 year old man. Filmmakers in France, in Europe, in the United States and around the world are dismayed by this decision. ", A designer's vision of the future involves robots that care for us in our final moments. This kind of hypocrisy about Polanski makes you wonder how serious the industry really is about dealing with this problem, as it claims to be. In the aftermath of Polanski's arrest last weekend, a number of performers -- including Penelope Cruz, Tilda Swinton and Monica Bellucci -- appear as supporters on a petition which states,. In 1986, he met the woman who would be his next wife, the actress Emanuelle Seigner. Wong Kar Wa California turns people loose that are highly likely to offend again due to space and budgetary issues. Please somebody start a petition against Roman Polanski and the rest of his kin. Id say that a number of these (American) one-hit wonders and struggling Indie folks appear to want to install themselves in more-accomplished company. - Le Bureau National du SFA Marco Bellochio do you see anyone saying thats ok? We have learned the astonishing news of Roman Polanskis arrest by the Swiss police on September 26th, upon arrival in Zurich (Switzerland) while on his way to a film festival where he was due to receive an award for his career in filmmaking. Natalie Portman. The talent of Roman Polanski is not questioned. Thompson claims to have signed the petition, but later asked for her name to be removed. Im deeply disappointed in the people that signed this shameful petition. Martin Scorsese and Woody Allen want Roman Polanski released from a Swiss Jail. Michele Placido Justice at least will have run its course. Gianluca Farinelli Actor Scott Caan, the son of the late actor James Caan, has filed a petition to manage his father's estate in new court documents obtained by The Blast. Tony Gatlif . She was 18. I happen to believe that. 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. - la Cinmathque Franaise The more Ive learned about the original case and subsequent events, the more horrified I have become., Since Argento went public with her allegations against Weinstein in October, a lot has been written about how the film industry will no longer cover up abuse. Believe it or not, I believe that you and I agree. I do along with those who loves Lets go folks!! Feminist here! This website uses cookies to improve your experience. The active paedophile is stealing childhoods. Jean-Marc Ghanassia 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. All Rights Reserved. Djamel Bennecib I am not surprised to see the murderer John Landes on the list and any of the names that I do recognize, you can rest assured that they will not get my patronage in the future from any of their future endeavors. Is anyone surprised that Woody Allen, seen here with his wife and stepdaughter, supports Roman Polansky You'll find hundreds of names on Hollywood's pro-Polanski petition. etc. Roman Polanski committed several horrific crimes over the course of several hours, admitted his guilt, then fled the country when his plea bargain fell apart. The director of The Grand Budapest Hotel and The Royal Tenenbaums recently premiered his latest effort, Isle of Dogs, at the Berlin Film Festival. I know I was thinking about sex pretty much 90% of the time. Classic movies. The petition, made public in September 2009, demanded "the immediate release of Roman Polanski" after the Rosemary's Baby filmmaker was detained days earlier in Switzerland on a warrant for . 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. Emir Kusturica Someone I respected gave it to me, and said, 'I signed this. - le Fonds Culturel Franco Amricain so roman polanski is sayong it was consensual,and i have no reason to disbeleive him.no one was there,to know the exact facts. And I was like, sure. 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. It is the most vicious, sickening and coward action, to attack a young child. It was signed by some of the biggest names in filmindividuals who were willing to discount the fact that Polanski was charged in court with drugging a 13-year-old with alcohol and half a Quaalude before forcibly performing oral, vaginal, and anal sex acts upon her, despite her pleas for him to stop. In fact the number was four. I was mostly just on and off saying: No, stop. But I wasnt fighting really because there was no one else there and I had no place to go. Costa Gavras Adrien Brody with Polanksi, during filming of The Pianist, 2002. Thank you for not allowing the blood thirsty mob to prevent you from doing what you believe to be right. A man that raped a child. David Lynch Gilles Jacob The . Guillaume Stirn The case is not a case of morals. I have copied this list so that I can keep it for all time (yes, I hold a grudge a long, long, time). Patrick Bouchitey Please dont stop here, the penal system is full of people that can only get it up when they force barely pubescent kids. But this is the most important part YM: Accusing the judge of things and the girl of things and feminists and lactose intolerant people and etc. When Polanski was arrested in Switzerland in 2009, where he was jailed for two months and then put under house arrest (the house, in this case, being a chalet in the Alps), Debra Winger claimed the whole art world suffers. Its remarkable how much energy Polanskis supporters have expended defending him, given that the director himself has always been extremely clear about why he did what he did: he is sexually attracted to young girls, and he has never seen this as a problem. Polanski raped a 13 year old girl and skipped out on the sentencing he should rot in jail for a long time. furthermore, the reason the victim wants the charges to be dropped is because this case has been haunting her since she was 13- she is in her 40s now and she wants to get on with her life. Get The Latest IndieWire Alerts And Newsletters Delivered Directly To Your Inbox. ", Mashable Australia's Web Culture Reporter.Reach out to me on Twitter at @Johnny_Lieu or via email at jlieu [at] mashable.com, "I take responsibility for not thinking about it enough. There is no one who is so talented that deserve to walk from something like this (and hes been walking for 30 years). (Page 13), On march 13, 1977, the day you had sexual intercourse how old did you believe her to be?, Are you pleading guilty Freely and voluntarily?. Over the past few days I've been watching the Roman Polanski story unfold. Also to send out the right signal to society. Roman Polanski is a French citizen, a renown and international artist now facing extradition. 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. Jean-Jacques Annaud The charges against him were for having sex with a minor, even if consensual a moral charge, as is stated in the petition. Roman Polanski is a Polish filmmaker who has been a fugitive from the U.S. criminal justice system, since 1978, after pledging guilty to statutory rape of a 13-year-old girl. The judge in Polanskis case acted like a common crook. Defending Polanski in the face of his full admission of drugging and raping a 13 year-old, fleeing charges because he thought he was too important to face the consequences of his actions, boasting to Martin Amis that EVERYONE wants to F*** little girls! and complaining how HE is the victim (in true sociopathic form) by not being able to work in Hollywood for 30 years, while never ONCE saying that what he did was unfathomably wrong, has nothing of importance to say about humanity. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for 1994 Actor Death And The Maiden Director Roman Polanski Fine Line 8X10 Photo at the best online prices at eBay! Giuseppe Tornatore By their extraterritorial nature, film festivals the world over have always permitted works to be shown and for filmmakers to present them freely and safely, even when certain States opposed this. My level of disgust for these petitions cannot even be fully expressed. 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