Alexander Payne Laws - rape (statutory or otherwise) and escape from justice - have been broken. But then again, the judge apparently liked some very young women as well. He never was. I certainly wouldnt allow any of you to get near my daughter. 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. The mob wants revenge. She has forgiven him. Details of the assault. IndieWire is a part of Penske Media Corporation. from Mashable that may sometimes include advertisements or sponsored content. 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. Claude Lanzmann Patrick Bouchitey They protect their own, I protect my own. Broadly reached out to Almodovar to ask if he regrets supporting Polanski, but he declined to reply by the time of publication. thesmokinggun.com/archive/polanskicover1.html. Who among the Moral Police gives a shit? John Landis 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. At Jack Nicholsons house, she tells him shes thirsty, so he gives her alcohol. Ask any rape victim and we will tell you that we would give anything if the rapist had been prosecuted and locked up forever before we were victimized by them! Its neutrality applies in times of war and peace, not in the application of treaty and criminal laws. This article was amended on 2 February 2018 to clarify that the estimate of a three-year US prison sentence was made in 2009. 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. Many 13 year olds - boys and girls- have sex and very often with those older than them. The judge went back on his word because he was afriad of public opinion like yours. Sandra Nicolier He admitted to unlawfully having sex as part of a plea bargain the judge tried to renege on. Mike Nichols, David Lynch, Ethan Coen, Bernardo Bertolucci, Martin Scorsese, Jeremy Irons, Tilda Swinton, Terry Gilliam, Emir Kusturica, Wim Wenders and many, many others, I love you even more! 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,. - lARP its shameful,to say that i consented it. The names on the petition include Natalie Portman, Tilda Swinton, Isabelle Huppert, Penelope Cruz, Diane von Furstenberg, Wes Anderson, Darren Aronofsky, Martin Scorsese, Monica Bellucci, Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu, Harmony Korine, Ethan Cohen, David Lynch, and Harrison Ford. I know what I am, what I have and havent done, how things really were and are, he writes at the end of his autobiography. I can only hope they are not aware of the full allegations. The man has no remorse for what he did as evidenced by interviews he has given. Where does the quest for boycott end? See you at your inbox! 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. In 2016, when promoting recent film Julieta, Almodovar criticized the limited parts conventionally written for women. I do along with those who loves Is Father Polanski any different? An earlier version said that three more allegations emerged against Polanski last year. 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. Polanski has not served his time and now he is guilty of evading justice. Rosalinde et Michel Deville 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. Part of me feels extreme disgust right now because I think that the pass many are giving to Polanski is a reflection of a misogynistic culture that deep down believes a woman (or in this case, a girl) always wants it. The following is the SACD petition, followed by a list of names of people who had signed it as of tonight. In 2018, Portman apologised and expressed regret for signing the petition. Sickening. I will spread this list to every friend I have, and post it on Facebook and many other social sites. Justice at least will have run its course. Sure, admire his work. I could enjoy Sean Connerys work, even though he apparently doesnt have a problem with slapping a woman. He drugged, anally raped, performed unwanted oral sex and vaginally raped a THIRTEEN year old GIRL a CHILD. Jean-Marc Ghanassia Yes, Emma Thompson, who last week appeared on. 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. I ask why she signed the petition in the first place. 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.". thesmokinggun.com/archive/years/2009/0928091polanskiplea1.html. He then had sex with her, drove her home and, the next day, was arrested. But if I ever see him, I will spit in his face. If only the same were true of politicians, the military, the justice establishment, and the multibillionaire elite. The . And please dont take the whole But but hes so charming and he gives to charity! defense. I propose a boycott of all films and books and plays and machinery created by all those people listed here. Seems strange that people on this board try to make some justification for Polanski out of bad things going unpunished elsewhere. 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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. Woody Allen, David Lynch and Martin Scorsese today added their names to a petition demanding the immediate release of Roman Polanski from detention in Zurich. the two of them have . The filmmaker had been detained over a 1977 underage sex case from the U.S., which he plead guilty to. For those of you who support Mr. Polanski, have you never considered that he has likely perpretrated the same things against some other young victim as he did Ms. Gailey? Stuck on 'Quordle' #403? Furthermore, plea bargains are totally up to the judge, if he felt the deal was too lenient than he was perfectly in his legal right to not honor the deal. Broadly reached out to Cruz to ask if she regrets supporting Polanski, but she declined to reply by the time of publication. 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. Nadine Trintignant Im deeply disappointed in the people that signed this shameful petition. In perfect French she lauded the Franco-American friendship and recommended the development of cultural relations between our two countries. Page 15 Living with regret. He is a great artist, no doubt about it, but he commited a crime against a child and needs to be prosecuted. Yes other people get away with this. Vangelis, By trying to send Roman Polanski to the lions despite all the legal arguments, is something that unfortunately gets and will get more and more out of proportion. Henning Carlsen If you knew any feminists, youd know that most, if not all, are on your side in this particular case (although probably for very different reasons). Michel Ferry - The crew of Polanskis latest film, Ghost He presented to them the new Minister Counselor for Public Affairs at the embassy, Ms Judith Baroody. . 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. My level of disgust for these petitions cannot even be fully expressed. You should watch Roman Polanski Wanted or Desired. Are you kidding me? Bertrand Tavernier 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. Jean-Paul Rappeneau 2. International film events are not extraterritorial in nature - only diplomatic missions are extraterritorial, and even diplomats are triable and punishable for crimes in a foreign country once they are sent back to their countries. Wes Anderson People believe that gender equality is improving, but the rest of the data tells a different story. But Thompson had to be talked out of signing the Polanski petition in 2009 by a 19-year-old. Roman Polanski is a French citizen, a renown and international artist now facing extradition. Liria Begeja Mr. Polanksi should have long since addressed the matter. In the same interview, Portman said she "felt terrible" about accusations of whitewashing(Opens in a new tab) in her upcoming film Annihilation. The above people think its OK to rape children if you make good films. Jarre, actually, he pretty much did admit to raping her. They trotted out the familiar defences: the Holocaust and Sharon Tate, of course. Jetter Roman Polanski aux lions malgr les arguments legaux, cela prendra des proportions de plus en plus exagers. Those that signed the petition, I would What kind of message are we sending to all of the other 13 year old girls out there that have been raped? Or else every case involving Stockholm Syndrome would never be tried. I understand that Hitler was a good painterMaybe we shouldnt have closed in on and bombed his bunker because good painters are a treasure.. All Rights Reserved. I was asked by friends from the Cannes film festival to sign it. Betrand Van Effenterre -For a list of signatories, continue to the next page.-. Even after Mary posted the facts of the case, you still call this a bloodhunt. He fled the country to France before he could be properly sentenced. 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. "All I can say is jetlag and lateness. . 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. How is this even up for debate? David Heyman Protecting one of its own, even one who has openly admitted to carrying out such despicable acts. Polanski was originally indicted on six counts of criminal behaviour, to which he pleaded not guilty. A man that raped a child. Kingsley, who has worked with Polanski multiple times, would need to pass. The only difference is weve come to our senses while they havent! Rittenband was thought to be considering sentencing him to 50 years in prison, which was when Polanski fled. 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. Moreover, more allegations have been made against him: in 2010, British actor Charlotte Lewis said Polanski abused her in 1983 when she was 16. Even the girl now a woman who accused Polanski of rape says the case should be dropped. Unless the Puritans secretly championed the rights and autonomy of women. What does his continued success reveal about the film worlds true attitude towards sexual assault? Roman Polanski at a court appearance in Los Angeles in 1977. Here are some tips and tricks to help you find the answer to 'Wordle' #621. I then contact 25 actors who have worked with Polanski since his arrest, including Sigourney Weaver, Ben Kingsley, Christoph Waltz, Kate Winslet, Kim Cattrall, Pierce Brosnan and Jodie Foster. That he happened to be a director you like does not change it. By signing up, you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy & to receive electronic communications from Vice Media Group, which may include marketing promotions, advertisements and sponsored content. And I was like, sure. Nelly Kaplan To not face your own actions but run away when you dont like the consequences. This is a real asteroid-kicking movie. Gay movies. Tony Gatlif Influencers: Profiles of a Partnership 2022, How to Pitch Stories and Articles to IndieWire, Patty Jenkins Told Chris Pine to Try Directing: 'You Gotta Do Something Besides Wait in Your Trailer', The Best True Crime Streaming Now, from 'Unsolved Mysteries' to 'McMillions' to 'The Staircase', 17 HBO and HBO Max Original Series to Get Excited About in 2023. He engaged in non-consenting sex acts with a child. These included Harrison Ford,. Socially conscious & political cinema. I mean, he IS a priest in the Catholic church is he not? Georges Dybman this is the veiw of a 14 year old. There is absolutely no defense to be offered. I think her opinion is the ONLY one that counts. 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. Polanski is a child molester. The charges against him were for having sex with a minor, even if consensual a moral charge, as is stated in the petition. Really, you are worse than the most rabid of Polanskis detractors. Jerome Cornuau It seems inadmissible to them that an international cultural event, paying homage to one of the greatest contemporary filmmakers, is used by the police to apprehend him. Jean-Michel Carre 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). The judge certainly didnt give A DAMN about the girl. 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. Accept Read More. Patrice Leconte Polanskis own attitude has remained bullish; in October last year he gave an interview in which he focused his ire on the judges who let him down. Artists are not above the law in any country. i just cant comprehend how you can just so willingly run to the aid of a man who raped a child. Nicolas Mauvernay You know how many children have been blown to pieces in Iraq as a result of allied bombings? The actresswho spoke at the Womens March in January and has been a vocal supporter of the Times Up campaign to end sexual violence and abuseexpressed contrition to Buzzfeed over her former views. Yasmina Reza 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. I was looking for the petition to sign, but heres my comment: LEAVE THE POOR GUY ALONE. Here are some tips and tricks to help you find the answer to 'Wordle' #622. None of my business. We reached out to some of the most high-profile signatories. 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. 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 Barbet Schroeder Is this a world gone mad!!! BTW, courts do not drop cases because victims want them dropped. actually, it is the people who think that someone who is a famous white male should get away with this that concerns me. Like all arguments in Polanskis defence, the documentary stresses the previous tragedies in his life: his mother, four months pregnant, was killed in the Holocaust; his wife, eight months pregnant, was brutally murdered by the Manson family.
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