He was a filmmaker whose work I admired greatly. Jan Kounen I have read the facts and testimonies of the case. Mashable is a registered trademark of Ziff Davis and may not be used by third parties without express written permission. What preyytell has he done for you that you would abandon your senses in this way. I foolishly went along. said that Polanski is "very clearly not a predator" and had a rant about how he is a family man. - le Fonds Culturel Franco Amricain 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. Linda, what you think should happen and what is mandated by law are two very different things. Patrice Chereau Given Portman's active involvement in the Time's Up movement, her signing of the petition came from a misplaced sense of empathy. So I decided to ask them how they felt about Polanski now. If you continue browsing, that means you've accepted our Terms of Use/use of cookies. In 1976, he met Nastassja Kinski and, according to his autobiography, slept with her. Move over, "Armageddon." Any notion that because a person puts up a huge bail, s/he definitely will not flee is an utter fallacy, whether or not in view of past conduct. That he happened to be a director you like does not change it. That is automatically rape as a child cannot give informed consent. I am deeply saddened to see so many of my cinematic heroes supporting Polanski. whats more would you be alright with this man if he raped your little sister?Your daughter. Artists are not above the law in any country.. But then again, the judge apparently liked some very young women as well. Once again, shame on all who signed this petition and feel Polanski shouldnt be punished! Thompson claims to have signed the petition, but later asked for her name to be removed. I hope he finally gets his punishment and for the ones who signed this list: Im avoiding your work from now on! 13. Franois Margolin Too icky, I suppose to add the details of your purported heros heinous crime. Under 1192.5 of the Penal Code that the approval of the Court to the plea is not binding to the Court.. (that the court may change the terms upon further review) How do you plead to this felony? 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. Jean-Pierre Marois Woody Allen supports him-big shocker (the guy who is now married to the woman who was essentially his stepdaughter). 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. 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. 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. Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu He then had sex with her, drove her home and, the next day, was arrested. Jean-Jacques Annaud Even at 13, a child does not have A 13-year-old cannot give consent to have sex with an adult male. In recent months, Polanskis supporters in Britain and the US, who were once so vocal in his defence, have been notable by their silence. 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 2018, Portman apologised and expressed regret for signing the petition. Gay movies. 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! He drugged, anally raped, performed unwanted oral sex and vaginally raped a THIRTEEN year old GIRL a CHILD. 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. Would the signatories of this list have us serve up children for them to rape and defile at their pleasure because, well, W. is a really bad man? 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 It makes me sad to know so many people who I look up to in the field of the arts are supporters of rape. if i was in her position, i would say anything as well. 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. The Mexican director received criticism after he chose not to wear a Time's Up badge to the BAFTAs. But like so many narcissistic and selfish Americans, a crime is only a crime when it happens to YOU, screw everyone else. 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. Jonathan Demme the uber leftist oh so talented equivocators make me want to hurl. Sign up for our Email Newsletters here. Andr Larqui Debra Winger described Polanskis arrest in Switzerland in 2009 as a philistine collusion. And I was like, sure. I dont know if you are really helping his case, Woody. im not sure if i should say i expected better from a lot of these people. No one should have pity for him - his suffering is completely self-inflicted. Sigourney Weaver, Harrison Ford, Johnny Depp, Ewan McGregor, Pierce Brosnan, Kate Winslet and many more have appeared in Polanski movies in the decades since his conviction, and questions about why they were working with a convicted child rapist were seen as tacky, proof of a rigid mind more focused on gossip than art. 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. This website uses cookies to improve your experience. 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. - le Groupe 25 images To suggest that Polanski was treated unfairly in LA of all places is laughable. 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. Stay on top of the latest breaking film and TV news! To not face your own actions but run away when you dont like the consequences. 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. The judge went back on his word because he was afriad of public opinion like yours. 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! (They didnt). He is a great artist, no doubt about it, but he commited a crime against a child and needs to be prosecuted. He blamed jet lag. 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. 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. He admitted to unlawfully having sex as part of a plea bargain the judge tried to renege on. Polanski raped a 13 year old girl and skipped out on the sentencing he should rot in jail for a long time. The roles are out there for someone like Meryl Streep, but theyre not out there for the others.. And yet only a decade and a half earlier, Streep had stood and applauded when Polanski won best director at the 2003 Oscars, not so much tacitly approving rape as explicitly celebrating a convicted child rapist. Absolutely despicable by each and every one of these people who signed this petition. 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. Weinstein is now firmly banished and actors are apologising for appearing in Woody Allen movies. Ccile Telerman Emir Kusturica Patrick Bouchitey 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.". But mainly I heard people insist their friend is not a rapist. 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. Portman wasn't the only high-profile signatory. If this was some normal guy from the streets of Chicago you would all be calling for his head. Jarre, he admitted to sleeping with a 13 year old child, whose age he knew. K, Uhlman, please dont get all circus of blood here. Or else every case involving Stockholm Syndrome would never be tried. Over the past few days I've been watching the Roman Polanski story unfold. But Gailey wouldnt have had to endure any attention if Polanski hadnt raped her. Tom Tykwer Its war neutrality does not preclude it from signing a necessary extradition treaty with another country. I understand that there seems to have been a biased judge in the original case. Some dont reply at all, despite repeated approaches. He raped a child! Festival organisers rejected German actress Claudia Eisinger's call to lay out a black carpet in solidarity with sexual violence survivors, despite over 23,000 people signing her petition. This article was amended on 30 January 2018. If only in the name of this friendship between our two countries, we demand the immediate release of Roman Polanski. All Rights Reserved. "I take responsibility for not thinking about it enough. this is all very upsetting to hear. He never was. The progressive congresswoman was against the project, which was originally planned for Queens, New York. Stuck on 'Quordle' #402? John Landis 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. I dont wish to admire anyone who has such a twisted sense of values. Shocking what your statement implies. There is absolutely no defense to be offered. Marco Bellochio Judge Laurence Rittenband, who was thought to be considering sentencing Polanski to 50 years in prison. Unfortunately, your misogynist ramblings likely lead most women (people) to avoid you, so you wouldnt know. Let me enlighten you: This was a common criminal apprehension. Polanski directs Kate Winslet, Jodie Foster, Christoph Waltz and John C. Reilly in the 2011 film Carnage. I still do. These included Harrison Ford,. Jarre, actually, he pretty much did admit to raping her. As for those listed above, their association with this ill-conceived effort will always taint my opinion of them and while I dont necessarily agree that viewing CHINATOWN condones pedophilia there is a certain stink that hangs over anything associated with Roman Polanski and to a degree that stink will rub off on the signatures above. Page 15 "The thing I feel like I gained from it is empathy towards people who have made mistakes. Kingsley, who has worked with Polanski multiple times, would need to pass. Laissez cet homme exceptionel tranquil; a sera plus raisonable, moins obstin et plus gnreux. Jean-Loup Hubert After Thompson initially signed the petition, Caitlin Hayward-Tappa student at Exeter Universitychallenged the actress about her support for Polanski. 3. The Best True Crime Streaming Now, from 'Unsolved Mysteries' to 'McMillions' to 'The Staircase' 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. never mind. Guillaume Stirn The only difference is weve come to our senses while they havent! Making good films does not exempt you from the law. 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! Seems strange that people on this board try to make some justification for Polanski out of bad things going unpunished elsewhere. 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. 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. He never admited to raping anyone.. - lARP 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 . He & his friends will be able to afford the best lawyers. Asia Argento Jetter Roman Polanski aux lions malgr les arguments legaux, cela prendra des proportions de plus en plus exagers. 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. His plea bargain didnt fall apart. Stuck on 'Quordle' #401? Artists are not above the law in any country. His arrest follows an American arrest warrant dating from 1978 against the filmmaker, in a case of morals. In 2016, when promoting recent film Julieta, Almodovar criticized the limited parts conventionally written for women. Not real rape? i can only wish you all the worst, and i hope you come to feel deeply ashamed. Why, however, any of you think that this somehow excuses the fact that the man drugged and raped a child is beyond me. Anyone whose name is on this petition, is supporting an admitted (he did admit it) rapist/child molester. I have copied this list so that I can keep it for all time (yes, I hold a grudge a long, long, time). I certainly wouldnt allow any of you to get near my daughter. And yet Polanskis name is mentioned only sporadically, even though he is the only one with an actual conviction. Tony Gatlif David Lynch Here are some tips and tricks to help you find the answer to "Wordle" #623. Its neutrality applies in times of war and peace, not in the application of treaty and criminal laws. I mean, he IS a priest in the Catholic church is he not? Broadly reached out to Almodovar to ask if he regrets supporting Polanski, but he declined to reply by the time of publication. His plea bargain didnt fall apart. It was not just statutory rape, it was rape-rape because she said no! Unfortunately, he passed [] Feminist here! We'll give you the hints and tips you need (and also the answers). Do you understand the court will make no decision regarding probation and sentencing until the judge reads all of the reports, Do you understand at the time of your sentencing, the prosecutor may argue that you should go to state prison or be incarcerated in the county jail?, (to Polanskis attorney) Have you explained to your client all of the possible outcomes? In 2018, Argento apologised and expressed regret for signing the petition. We demand the immediate release of Roman Polanski, urges the petition. What has changed is how this case is discussed in the public sphere. Well, eight years is a long time in sexual mores. 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. its shameful,to say that i consented it. Serge Toubiana Roman Polanski is a French citizen, a renown [sic] and international artist now facing extradition. Can any of you remember what you were like at 13? Insanity. a host of actors have signed petitions on his behalf . His movies went on to win six Oscars. I hope all of you outraged ones stay away from children everywhere. Wordle today: Here's the answer, hints for March 3. He declared himself above the law and thumbed his nose at the victim and her family.You can, in your right mind support him? Are you celebrity/entertainment people think youre above the law? Afterwards, in Polanskis car, Gailey cried. 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. And also going against a horrible history of over-seeing white actors and under-seeing otherized people and minorities. - lAPI (Association des producteurs Indpendants) (Association of Independent Producers) etc. the victims opinion, in case of Stockholm syndrome or whatever. This is actually a very civil process being carried out in regards to someone who did a very uncivil thing. The fact that Polanski assumed that he could travel without hindrance shows only his blatant disregard for the law of any country. The victim wants the case dropped, but oh no. The year after he fled the US he gave an interview to Martin Amis, in which he declared: Judges want to fuck young girls. Jean-Charles Tacchella 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 film festival where he was due to receive an award for his career in filmmaking. $17.99 + $4.99 shipping. FREE ROMAN POLANSKI! 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! From what is known about the criminal proceedings, it seems the judge was basking in the limelight and behaved outragously thus the entire case should be tossed. I have also read the facts spred online. I say treat them all equally! 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 . Feminist groups that challenged him were derided or ignored. This is a real asteroid-kicking movie. He should be brought to justice. Darren Aronofsky this is the veiw of a 14 year old. but the fact that he drugged her,and had anal sex with her ruins it. i honestly dont know what to say, except for i almost feel let down. Stephen Frears Luc Barnier Silvio Berlusconi Corruption: Sex, Lies & Earthquake + Tavernier Boos & Leigh Career Highlight. Great.. I think the Times Up initiative is wonderful: Ive donated to it because I believe it will make a difference. Cruz additionally attended the Golden Globes ceremony last month in a black lace gown to show support for the Times Up initiative. The whole world will be so much safer if Polanski ends his days behind bars. That type of self-righteousness is sickening and even more dangerous than what Polanski did because it affects society as a whole, whether the issue is rape or anything else. It speaks terribly of the industry, she replies. I think her opinion is the ONLY one that counts. Those of you who think this is the same as rape should watch Oleanna. Thanks for signing up. 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. Adrien Brody with Polanksi, during filming of The Pianist, 2002. She spread herself and I entered her. A few will only talk off the record. - la Cinmathque de Dijon / Cinmathque Jean Douchet Related The man is an animal and a coward. Alexandre Desplat Please somebody start a petition against Roman Polanski and the rest of his kin. 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,. Kent Jones We are all part of the #MeToo movement, both men and women, Cruz said, because we all feel that rage and sense of injustice. The talent of Roman Polanski is not questioned. He didnt answer me when I said no Then he lifted up my legs farther and he went in through my anus.. Michael Mann What purpose does it serve to lock up Mr. Polanski when the prison space could be used to protect the public from violent offenders? . He never admited to raping anyone. An earlier version said that three more allegations emerged against Polanski last year. 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. US-French relations have nothing to do with Polanski drugging and raping a child. 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. This does not make what Polanski did any better! These people who hold such power over the media, have a duty to defend the victim not this unrepentant, repulsive excuse for of a man. 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. 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. While researching this article I had a couple of off-the-record discussions with actors and film-makers about their true feelings about Polanski. Polanski denies the claims. See you at your inbox! Its not that people are not aware of the charges. Classic movies. Gilles Behat Wim Wenders. There, he gave her champagne and, according to her, quaaludes. Just ask her. I take responsibility for not thinking about it enough. Are you kidding me? On September 16th, 2009, Mr. Charles Rivkin, the US Ambassador to France, received French artists and intellectuals at the embassy. 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. "It should just be that everyone can empathize with everyone. Tilda Swinton David Heyman Tue 29 Sep 2009 10.24 EDT. Etienne Faure Michael Mann Producer | The Insider I mean, Ted Bundy oh. 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. Alexandre Tylski Robert Hossein 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. Jean-Michel Carre Moreover, more allegations have been made against him: in 2010, British actor Charlotte Lewis said Polanski abused her in 1983 when she was 16. 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. Its called statutory RAPE for a reason. Amongst them were a swathe of high-profile names, including Woody Allen, David Lynch, Martin Scorsese, Tilda Swinton, Darren Aronofsky, Monica Bellucci, Asia Argento and Wes Anderson. Diane Kurys Two said to me that it was a special situation because the girl had been up for it (this was a common theory at the time. thesmokinggun.com/archive/years/2009/0928091polanskiplea1.html. Nelly Kaplan A woman known only as Robin M reads her statement claiming Polanski sexually victimized her. And here is another Free Polanski petition, this one organized by writer/philosopher Bernard-Henri Lvy. He fled the conviction. 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. Abderrahmane Sissako Type . Hope Polanski gets his! 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. Sandra Nicolier 100% of the proceeds of this bundle will support Direct Relief, International Medical Corps, and Save the Children. but this summer,when right when i turned 14 i gave in and had sex with a 27 year old man. Yes, Emma Thompson, who last week appeared on. Jol Farges Patrick Braoud AOC declares 'we were right.'. He should not have to go on trial again for a 30 year old statutory rape, but should have to answer to the flight. Roman was charged with sex with minor, not real rape. Marc Guidoni Harvey. Why should he be treated any differently from other members of the clergy? Cher Roman tu as mon support total. Do a search online and youll find the filmmakers site for the film. 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. If you are rich, white, and especially if you are famous, the system in extremely biased in your favor. Very clearly, and hes proven this, Roman Polanski is not a predator, Johnny Depp said, apparently unaware of the child-rape issue. Christian Gion We worship/ed those artists just as they worship Polanski. the mindset to handle this cituation in a mature But stop with the pathetic kowtowing to a predator, please. None of what you say changes the gravity of this case and with a lot of crimes the law also operates apart from Im a liberal, I work at a major studio. Watch what happened next. Strip polanski of his resume and he is a man. To not feel remorse. 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. ", 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. Christian Carion I cant wait to get out of this f**ed up town. Let him go in front of the courts in the US. Broadly reached out to Swinton to ask if she regrets supporting Polanski, but she declined to reply by the time of publication. We lived in a different world, and that doesn't excuse anything. I do along with those who loves The infamous Polanski petition was also signed by beloved auteurs like Wes Anderson, Martin Scorsese, David Lynch, Wong Kar-wai and Darren Aronofsky among others who asked for the release of Polanski when he was arrested in Switzerland in 2009. BTW, courts do not drop cases because victims want them dropped. If he believed her to be old enough, why did he drug her? Claude Lanzmann Rittenband was thought to be considering sentencing him to 50 years in prison, which was when Polanski fled. The right thing is different for different people.
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