Patrick Bouchitey He hadnt committed rape-rape, Whoopi Goldberg said on TV. Natalie Portman. What preyytell has he done for you that you would abandon your senses in this way. Jerome Cornuau Jean-Jacques Annaud These included Harrison Ford,. Women, girls, PEOPLE having a RIGHT to say what happens to their own bodies is NOT a moral issue, it is a human rights issue. If he's lucky.". It will be much wiser, less obstinate and more generous to leave this exceptional man alone. But mainly I heard people insist their friend is not a rapist. I then contact the film-makers who signed the 2009 petition demanding Polanskis release, including David Lynch, Wes Anderson and Martin Scorsese. Here are some tips and tricks to help you find the answer to 'Wordle' #622. Why should he be treated any differently from other members of the clergy? 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. Neilson Barnard/Getty Images. Read the unsealed records at the smoking gun. What was done to that 13 year old victim should not be perpetrated on any child. i do realize that no ones is going to take me seriously,but here it goes anyways. He should be brought to justice. Much emphasis is made in the movie about how Polanskis celebrity hurt him during the trial, which is true. Argento spoke publicly about her support for Polanski in a Twitter post in 2017, writing: "I already regretted signing the petition years ago, already felt it was a mistake. Claude Lelouch A petition has been circulated on behalf of Roman Polanski henceforth, to my mind, "RoPo" and signed by A-list movie directors (Pedro Almodovar, Wes Anderson, Martin Scorsese, Wong Kar. 13. 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. By signing up to the Mashable newsletter you agree to receive electronic communications After all, no matter how badly the legal system failed Polanski, this didnt cancel out the fact that he raped a child. The victim wants the case dropped, but oh no. Polanski will turn 85 this year, and he has lived almost half his life under the shadow of what Weinstein described as his so-called crime. - le Festival des Rencontres internationales du cinma de patrimoine de Vincennes I dont wish to admire anyone who has such a twisted sense of values. the two of them have . So, I helped Polanski rape someone because Ive watched Chinatown about a dozen times. 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. The active paedophile is stealing childhoods. He was 51. In September 2009, Roman Polanski was arrested by Swiss police on a warrant for his 1977 sexual-abuse case. What kind of message are we sending to all of the other 13 year old girls out there that have been raped? 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. 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. 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 . And I was like, sure. 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. Alfonso Cuaron 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. 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. Rittenband was thought to be considering sentencing him to 50 years in prison, which was when Polanski fled. I too have loved many of his films, and consider him a great artist - but that doesnt excuse his crime. jarre and diana, the point that polanski never admitted to raping anyone is a big problem here. I could enjoy Sean Connerys work, even though he apparently doesnt have a problem with slapping a woman. Protecting one of its own, even one who has openly admitted to carrying out such despicable acts. . . Robert Hossein Artists are not above the law in any country.. 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. Stuck on 'Quordle' #401? If he gets off on some technicality or is given a non custodial age due to age or the pleas of the victim or even the terms of the original plea bargain than so be it. Jarre, he admitted to sleeping with a 13 year old child, whose age he knew. I dont know if you are really helping his case, Woody. Jean-Paul Rappeneau 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. 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. Last year, four more allegations emerged: former US actor Mallory Millett said Polanski tried to rape her in 1970; German actor Renate Langer said the director raped her in Gstaad in 1972 when she was 15; a woman identified as Robin M said Polanski assaulted her in 1973 when she was 15; and a third, Marianne Barnard, accused him of assaulting her in 1975 when she was 10. There are some quibbles about who said what, but the generally agreed facts are as follows: in March 1977 Polanski, who was then 43, took a child, Samantha Gailey (now Geimer), who he knew was 13 years old, to Jack Nicholsons house to take photos of her for a magazine. Polanski recounts what he describes as making love so sexily you can practically hear his heavy breathing. 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. Polanski raped a thirteen year old girl and fled justice. Living with regret. He is a convicted child molestor. Silvio Berlusconi Corruption: Sex, Lies & Earthquake + Tavernier Boos & Leigh Career Highlight. Any improper actions of the court in this case were long ago exposed and could be addressed at trial. Polanski petition signatories, as of September 29th: Fatih Akin 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. 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. Stephane Allagnon Strip polanski of his resume and he is a man. . The petitioners clearly consider themselves diplomats, which they are not. You people that support this kind of act should be ashamed of yourselves. If Polanski had attended his sentencing hearing instead of fleeing the country, the whole thing would have been over after hed served his time. Jerry Schatzberg Abderrahmane Sissako FREE ROMAN POLANSKI! Yes, Emma Thompson, who last week appeared on. Raphael Rebibo There, he gave her champagne and, according to her, quaaludes. Alexander Payne Sign Up: Stay on top of the latest breaking film and TV news! A pedophile. My level of disgust at the people who express disgust at the signatories of the Polanski petitioni and then go off sounding more deranged and more dangerous than Polanski could ever be is too strong for me to express in mere words. His movies went on to win six Oscars. He was the younger brother of actress and activist Jane Fonda and the father of actress Bridget Fonda. I cant wait to get out of this f**ed up town. I urge you to read the full transcript of Ms. Gaileys testimony! On Sunday night, at the London Critics Circle awards, only months after defending Polanski and Allen, Winslet spoke tearfully about bitter regrets I have at poor decisions to work with individuals with whom I wish I had not. He is not a good man. But to be honest, there are very few "Hollywood" names on the list and a ton of European names on the list. ArtMoscow: Breathtaking, your self-delusion. 3. It was not just statutory rape, it was rape-rape because she said no! Please! Afterwards, in Polanskis car, Gailey cried. What is the big deal about the Reverend Polanski? He admitted to unlawfully having sex as part of a plea bargain the judge tried to renege on. My eyes were not open," she said. 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??? 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. My level of disgust for these petitions cannot even be fully expressed. People keep affirming that Polanski did this and did that as if they were there at the time. He never was. only to seduce a 15-year old nastassia kinski two years later- when he was 46. had he handled this differently, the victim would have been able to put this trauma behind her when she was still a teenager. In 1986, he met the woman who would be his next wife, the actress Emanuelle Seigner. She forgave him yes but the law does not forgive. Are you celebrity/entertainment people think youre above the law? Gianluca Farinelli 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. Too bad theyre selling their souls to be there. 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. I express my deepest respect to those who were brave enough to sign the petition and withstand the blood-seeking mob. (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?. Nicolas Mauvernay Given. this is the veiw of a 14 year old. Jacques Bral In 2018, Dolan apologised and expressed regret for signing the petition. Sign up for our Email Newsletters here. Socially conscious & political cinema. Tonie Marshall This submitted as a defense of a man who drugs and rapes a child? 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. Patty Jenkins Told Chris Pine to Try Directing: 'You Gotta Do Something Besides Wait in Your Trailer' Paolo Sorrentino Paul Boujenah US-French relations have nothing to do with Polanski drugging and raping a child. whether she had any qualms about working with Woody Allen, general American public remained firmly set against Polanski, her attorney arranged the plea bargain, in which five of the charges were dropped and Polanski, I wrote about the documentary for this paper, Debra Winger claimed the whole art world suffers, British actor Charlotte Lewis said Polanski abused her, Renate Langer said the director raped her, Marianne Barnard, accused him of assaulting her. 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 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. It is the most vicious, sickening and coward action, to attack a young child. i honestly dont know what to say, except for i almost feel let down. It was stupid To take a childhood from a person is the worst thing there is. I love you and respect you more than ever. Martin Scorsese and Woody Allen want Roman Polanski released from a Swiss Jail. He presented to them the new Minister Counselor for Public Affairs at the embassy, Ms Judith Baroody. 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. Roman Polanski is a French citizen, a renown and international artist now facing extradition. But Gailey wouldnt have had to endure any attention if Polanski hadnt raped her. Michel Ferry His plea bargain didnt fall apart. I am sure his methods may have changed but sex offenders rarely offend just once. Prefer the fantasy of one his films? I mean, he IS a priest in the Catholic church is he not? Polanski showed not even the slightest sign of regret, but stated in an interview that everybody wants to sleep with young girls or whatever. Laurent Heynemann actually, it is the people who think that someone who is a famous white male should get away with this that concerns me. 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. He drugged a child. if i was in her position, i would say anything as well. The petition demanding "the immediate release" of Polanski attracted more than 100 signatures(Opens in a new tab), including Wes Anderson, Martin Scorsese, Woody Allen, TildaSwinton and Wong Kar Wai. The thing I feel like I gained from it is empathy towards people who have made mistakes. Roman Polanski is a French citizen, a renown and international artist now facing extradition. The Mexican director received criticism after he chose not to wear a Time's Up badge to the BAFTAs. That doesnt change the fact that mr Polanski is a scumbag and a halve who drugged and raped a child when he was 44, fled the country to live in France where he continued to make movies, live a good life etc. Olivier Assayas 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 fact that Polanski assumed that he could travel without hindrance shows only his blatant disregard for the law of any country. Christian Gion High recidivism cant be an excuse to keep these people locked up, all victims will come forward if it happens again, and we dont need to pay any heed Kinskis real birth certificate. 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. But I could sense a certain erotic tension between us.. etc. He should have been prosecuted as well, even if no teenagers were involved in his misdeeds. 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. Just ask her. Linda, what you think should happen and what is mandated by law are two very different things. Roman Polanski is an ADMITTED child rapist. In 2016, when promoting recent film Julieta, Almodovar criticized the limited parts conventionally written for women. Michele Placido Signed? I have also read the facts spred online. The student's petition, entitled: "Drop the petition for Roman Polanski's release", was launched last week, and has over 400 signatures. Sickening. -For a list of signatories, continue to the next page.-. 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. Polanski is a child molester. Polanski directs Kate Winslet, Jodie Foster, Christoph Waltz and John C. Reilly in the 2011 film Carnage. Related Someone I respected gave it to me, and said, 'I signed this. Juries want to fuck young girls everyone wants to fuck young girls! (Amis, clearly shocked, wrote: Even Humbert Humbert realised that young girls dont really know whether they are willing or not. Artists are not above the law in any country. Radu Mihaileanu She is not an adult. Betrand Van Effenterre Fonda made his professional. He & his friends will be able to afford the best lawyers. If only the same were true of politicians, the military, the justice establishment, and the multibillionaire elite. But I was, it turned out, grossly out of step with the times. The director of The Grand Budapest Hotel and The Royal Tenenbaums recently premiered his latest effort, Isle of Dogs, at the Berlin Film Festival. - la Cinmathque de Dijon / Cinmathque Jean Douchet Wim Wenders. IndieWire is a part of Penske Media Corporation. He fled the country to France before he could be properly sentenced. Unless the Puritans secretly championed the rights and autonomy of women. One would think that these filmmakers have enough money to hire a proper lawyer to draft their petition, if they were serious about it. Gilles Behat Or do I have him confused with some other child-molesting priest? 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. Christophe Barratier Etienne Faure This is how Gailey recalled the crime: He placed his penis in my vagina. The judge certainly didnt give A DAMN about the girl. The biggest stories of the day delivered to your inbox. 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. thesmokinggun.com/archive/polanskicover1.html. There is absolutely no defense to be offered. We demand the immediate release of Roman Polanski, urges the petition. Anyone whose name is on this petition, is supporting an admitted (he did admit it) rapist/child molester. Marc Guidoni But Thompson had to be talked out of signing the Polanski petition in 2009 by a 19-year-old. I do along with those who loves When Winslet was asked last September whether she had any qualms about working with Woody Allen, another director accused (but, unlike Polanski, never arrested and never charged) of a sex crime against a minor, she replied: Having thought it all through, you put it to one side and just work with the person. Jetter Roman Polanski aux lions malgr les arguments legaux, cela prendra des proportions de plus en plus exagers. If Polanski had killed the girl instead of raping her, the whole matter would have been forgotten long ago 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. The filmmaker had been detained over a 1977 underage sex case from the U.S., which he plead guilty to. Hiding under the same moldy rock they hid under during the OJ trial?