And I propose a boycott of all those individuals (and their businesses) who supported the illegal and murderous war in Iraq.. Lets show we really care about children! Oscars 2023: Best Picture Predictions The fact that Switzerland is a neutral country does not make it a lawless country. Artists are not above the law in any country.. Woody Allen is an incredible director. Let him go in front of the courts in the US. Alexandre Tylski Since then, many of them with names on the petition have claimed that they were forced to sign it. None of my business. Gilles Jacob AOC declares 'we were right.'. What has changed is how this case is discussed in the public sphere. He fled the conviction. David Lynch Can any of you remember what you were like at 13? One admitted they regretted their previous support, given the new allegations, but couldnt bring themselves to say so publicly. 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. The 2009 petition by Hollywood stars to free Roman Polanski (They didnt). Why should he be treated any differently from other members of the clergy? James was best known for playing Sonny Corleone in "The Godfather," which won him both Oscar and Golden Globe nominations for Best Supporting Actor. Sign up for our Email Newsletters here. That does not make what Polanski did any better. Yes, Emma Thompson, who last week appeared on. Mr. Polanksi should have long since addressed the matter. Thierry Fremaux The mob wants revenge. Backlash builds against support of Polanski - CNN.com I had an extraordinary working experience with both of those men, and thats the truth.. He declared himself above the law and thumbed his nose at the victim and her family.You can, in your right mind support him? 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. And also going against a horrible history of over-seeing white actors and under-seeing otherized people and minorities. But Gailey became so frightened by the attention the case attracted, because of Polanskis fame, she tried to withdraw from it entirely. When the Harvey Weinstein story broke last October, the reaction among the movie industry was wide-eyed shock that someone so many of them knew and worked with could be a rapist. If Polanski had attended his sentencing hearing instead of fleeing the country, the whole thing would have been over after hed served his time. Prefer the fantasy of one his films? Alain Corneau Some think that sex with a child is a crime not just against the child, but against society. Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu Sure, admire his work. Why does Hollywood keep defending Roman Polanski? - New York Post We reached out to some of the most high-profile signatories to see if they had changed their mind about supporting Polanski in light of the #MeToo and Time's Up campaigns. Jan Kounen i can only wish you all the worst, and i hope you come to feel deeply ashamed. But mainly I heard people insist their friend is not a rapist. My eyes were not open.. this is the veiw of a 14 year old. Jonathan Majors on Oscar Favorites, Bad Reviews, and the Road Trip That Made Him Realize He Was a Star, The Best Picture Race Got a Lot More Confusing This Week, Tom Cruise Made the Rounds This Week, but Other Oscar Nominees Got More Applause Than Top Gun: Maverick, How Michael B. 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Julian Schnabel Marc Sandberg Penlope Cruz, Bernardo Bertolucci, Gael Garca Bernal Sign Roman Jean-Paul Rappeneau The criminal case should be settled without any jail time. Reactions to Weinstein come soundtracked with the distinct sound of bandwagon-jumping; thanks to the #MeToo campaign, the public mood is firmly on the side of listening to victims, and Hollywood has keenly followed suit. An earlier version said that three more allegations emerged against Polanski last year. from Mashable that may sometimes include advertisements or sponsored content. 8 8 Most Beautiful French Actresses He blamed jet lag. . Dear Roman you have my full support. The progressive congresswoman was against the project, which was originally planned for Queens, New York. We worship/ed those artists just as they worship Polanski. 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. Will you too?' When Harrison Ford personally gave Roman Polanski his Oscar And not just when it comes to lurid, sex-laced cases, but that seems all most people care about. Even after Mary posted the facts of the case, you still call this a bloodhunt. Watch what happened next. SHAME on you Wes Anderson! Andre Buytaers Move over, "Armageddon." The petitioners clearly consider themselves diplomats, which they are not. 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 The probation report described Gailey as physically mature and willing). Also to send out the right signal to society. I too have loved many of his films, and consider him a great artist - but that doesnt excuse his crime. He didnt answer me when I said no Then he lifted up my legs farther and he went in through my anus.. 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. The only difference is weve come to our senses while they havent! According to her grand jury testimony, she repeatedly asked him to take her home and she was afraid of him. Buck Henry 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 . Thats always going to be true, but we should keep trying to do the right thing. Sari, to quote you: If Polanski had killed the girl instead of raping her, the whole matter would have been forgotten long ago, In what world would murder be forgotten? (Also, Woody Allen, but who's surprised there?) People keep affirming that Polanski did this and did that as if they were there at the time. To not face your own actions but run away when you dont like the consequences. He is a convicted child molestor. He is not a good man. Adrien Brody with Polanksi, during filming of The Pianist, 2002. Actually Polanski never admitted to raping anyone. - la SACD Jonathan Demme I disagree. This article was amended on 30 January 2018. I express my deepest respect to those who were brave enough to sign the petition and withstand the blood-seeking mob. All Rights Reserved. Jetter Roman Polanski aux lions malgr les arguments legaux, cela prendra des proportions de plus en plus exagers. Im a liberal, I work at a major studio. On 1 February 1978, after 42 days in jail, Polanski fled the US while awaiting final sentencing, having pleaded guilty to unlawful sexual intercourse with a minor. He was a filmmaker whose work I admired greatly. 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. A man that raped a child. 20052023 Mashable, Inc., a Ziff Davis company. I dont wish to admire anyone who has such a twisted sense of values. Betrand Van Effenterre 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. The following is the SACD petition, followed by a list of names of people who had signed it as of tonight. 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. 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. if i was in her position, i would say anything as well. And I think we live in a post-Hamilton world where we don't even need to think about what's authentic to the character, like faithful to the character," Portman said. never mind. I admire Mr. Polanskis work. While researching this article I had a couple of off-the-record discussions with actors and film-makers about their true feelings about Polanski. Roman was charged with sex with minor, not real rape. It is sad that these people think Polanski is above the law!! 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. Over 100 In Film Community Sign Polanski Petition | IndieWire The charges against him were for having sex with a minor, even if consensual a moral charge, as is stated in the petition. Christian Gion 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. Hope Polanski gets his! but the fact that he drugged her,and had anal sex with her ruins it. 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. 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? 3. Just ask her. But I was, it turned out, grossly out of step with the times. Sign up for our Email Newsletters here. i was somewhat sexually active at that time but still a virgin. That is automatically rape as a child cannot give informed consent. 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. 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. He hadnt committed rape-rape, Whoopi Goldberg said on TV. 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