Move over, "Armageddon." He sodomized a child, and then fled the country - at what point does this become ok with people. In fact the number was four.
17 films that should never have won Oscars, from Shakespeare in Love to The victim wants the case dropped, but oh no. I had an extraordinary working experience with both of those men, and thats the truth.. 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. For a more extensive detailing of Polanskis arrest and potential extradition to the United States, check out indieWIREs coverage from earlier today. Who gives a shit? 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. Someone I respected gave it to me, and said, 'I signed this. i do realize that no ones is going to take me seriously,but here it goes anyways. 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. Actually, the film Wanted and Desired has notable inaccuracies and neglects to include the grand jury testimony which is readily available to the public. Well, so do I. The thing I feel like I gained from it is empathy towards people who have made mistakes. We have learned the astonishing news of Roman Polanski's arrest by the Swiss police on September 26th, upon arrival in Zurich (Switzerland) while on his way to a . The fact is that he raped her and pled guilty. No one should have pity for him - his suffering is completely self-inflicted. Emir Kusturica (Also, Woody Allen, but who's surprised there?) This extradition, if it takes place, will be heavy in consequences and will take away his freedom. Wow, this is maybe the finest list of people that Ive ever seen. Also an artist and a film lover.
Why does Hollywood keep defending Roman Polanski? - New York Post There was no doubt about her experience and lack of inhibition. We'll give you the hints and tips you need (and also the answers). Tilda Swinton Many 13 year olds - boys and girls- have sex and very often with those older than them. Let him go in front of the courts in the US. from Mashable that may sometimes include advertisements or sponsored content. What a sad coward. Lets boycott one, lets boycott all!!! fashion. Stuck on 'Quordle' #402? And I was like, sure. 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. And here is another Free Polanski petition, this one organized by writer/philosopher Bernard-Henri Lvy. I have copied this list so that I can keep it for all time (yes, I hold a grudge a long, long, time). i can only wish you all the worst, and i hope you come to feel deeply ashamed. My eyes were not open," she said. It was a long time ago was another one, as was: Hes served his time. (In 2009, the expert legal affairs writer, Jeffrey Toobin, reported that at that time the prison sentence for an adult defendant who pleaded guilty to statutory rape was likely to be three years in a state prison.) But stop with the pathetic kowtowing to a predator, please. Living with regret. - lARP And, to anyone calling this a case of morals: This is not an example of American Puritanical values gone wrong. 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, Unfortunately, he passed [] 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. California turns people loose that are highly likely to offend again due to space and budgetary issues. Laissez cet homme exceptionel tranquil; a sera plus raisonable, moins obstin et plus gnreux. Once again, shame on all who signed this petition and feel Polanski shouldnt be punished! He fled the country to France before he could be properly sentenced. Polanski is a child molester. I dont know what the rationals might be for those who seek his pardoning, be it moral ambiguity, sycophancy, going along with what they see as hip or simply the belief that the group they belong to is somehow superior and has a right to use common people for their own amusement, but it would be a mistake to give the law a pass to accommodate this utterly reprehensible man. Hiding under the same moldy rock they hid under during the OJ trial? but the fact that he drugged her,and had anal sex with her ruins it. 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. If Polanski had killed the girl instead of raping her, the whole matter would have been forgotten long ago The judge in Polanskis case acted like a common crook. 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 . Everytime you pop in Rosemarys baby or Chinatown think about how YOU helped commit the rape of a 13 year old girl. I certainly wouldnt allow any of you to get near my daughter. We lived in a different world, and that doesn't excuse anything. She is not an adult. Polanski is a child rapist probably a serial child rapist. Sign up for our Email Newsletters here. Roman was charged with sex with minor, not real rape. Though he was released from custody by July 2010, over 100 members of the film industry . Diane Kurys Perhaps the judge got away with what Polanski was accused of. 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. I say treat them all equally! It was not just statutory rape, it was rape-rape because she said no! 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. Tom Tykwer Its not that people are not aware of the charges. They want a circus of blood. I have read the facts and testimonies of the case. His plea bargain didnt fall apart. Gilles Jacob Mr. Polanski is not a threat to anyone. Shall we all rape, murder, steal, defraud etc. Yasmina Reza Sandra Nicolier Now if the guy was a Duke Lacrosse player the hollywierd crowd and hordes of valueless eurotrash signing their soulsas if they have them away on these tacky petitionsnow that would get them riled up. How is this even up for debate? This man drugged and raped a thirteen (13) year old girl. 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. Even at 13, a child does not have The talent of Roman Polanski is not questioned. Christophe Barratier If this was some normal guy from the streets of Chicago you would all be calling for his head. International cinema. Xavier Beauvois Those of you who think this is the same as rape should watch Oleanna. That is even ignoring the evidence that his victim gave to the grand jury that he got her alone under the pretense of taking her photo (for Vanity Fair I think), gave her alcohol and drugs and when she said no to him even after all that he went ahead and raped her orally, vaginally and anally. But Zenovich does not mention how it also helped him. On September 16th, 2009, Mr. Charles Rivkin, the US Ambassador to France, received French artists and intellectuals at the embassy. As a result, her attorney arranged the plea bargain, in which five of the charges were dropped and Polanski pleaded guilty to statutory rape, which was the least serious charge against him. Sexual abuse is a crime, it lies with all of us to listen to the smallest of voices. Yes, if only there had been some way Winslet could have known about these decades-old cases before signing on to work with two directors accused of sex crimes! So is Roman Polanski. Even the girl now a woman who accused Polanski of rape says the case should be dropped. If youre not going to enforce laws, then whats the point in having any? Jean-Jacques Annaud I happen to believe that. - la Cinmathque Franaise Posting their names publicly in support of Polanski speaks loudly regarding their . and seeing people in the comments try to defend him as well by saying the girl was mature for her age? The . Here are some tips and tricks to help you find the answer to "Wordle" #623. Whatever transgressions the judge may have committed are irrelevant next to the drugging and repeated anal raping of a child. On these facts, everyone agrees. Classic movies. None of what you say changes the gravity of this case and with a lot of crimes the law also operates apart from -For a list of signatories, continue to the next page.-. Broadly reached out to Almodovar to ask if he regrets supporting Polanski, but he declined to reply by the time of publication. In 2009, when Polanski was arrested at a Zurich airport in a failed extradition attempt, over 100 Hollywood celebrities signed a petition calling for his release. The case is not a case of morals. Unless the Puritans secretly championed the rights and autonomy of women. Please! Not real rape? I can only hope they are not aware of the full allegations. Protecting one of its own, even one who has openly admitted to carrying out such despicable acts. The whole world will be so much safer if Polanski ends his days behind bars. I love you and respect you more than ever. If Hollywood has grown so insular from and arrogant to society at large, its time they were knocked down a peg or two.
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). Linda, what you think should happen and what is mandated by law are two very different things. Jarre, actually, he pretty much did admit to raping her. Absolutely despicable by each and every one of these people who signed this petition. Jean-Paul Salom 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. But to be honest, there are very few "Hollywood" names on the list and a ton of European names on the list. 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. . like to see where they end up. He drugged, anally raped, performed unwanted oral sex and vaginally raped a THIRTEEN year old GIRL a CHILD. so dont free him :), First off Mr. Polanski did not rape anyone. Actually Polanski never admitted to raping anyone. 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. Peter Henry Fonda was born in New York City, to legendary screen star Henry Fonda and Ontario, Canada-born New York socialite Frances Brokaw (born Frances Ford Seymour). Radovan Tadic 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. Free shipping for many products! 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. 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. Drugging a girl, disregarding her repeated No, her faking an asthma attack to get him to stop is not real rape? Are you kidding me? These included Harrison Ford,. The roles are out there for someone like Meryl Streep, but theyre not out there for the others.. Please somebody start a petition against Roman Polanski and the rest of his kin. Paolo Sorrentino Michael Mann Producer | The Insider
What does Hollywood's reverence for child rapist Roman Polanski tell us I wrote about the documentary for this paper when it came out, as it struck me as astonishingly exculpatory. Gay movies. 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. 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. do you see anyone saying thats ok? 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.
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