But Thompson had to be talked out of signing the Polanski petition in 2009 by a 19-year-old. None of my business. Get The Latest IndieWire Alerts And Newsletters Delivered Directly To Your Inbox. 1. Share on Facebook (opens in a new window), Share on Flipboard (opens in a new window), Emma Watson's big donation kicks off the new Time's Up fund in the UK, 'Quordle' today: Here are the answers and hints for March 4, 'Quordle' today: Here are the answers and hints for March 3, Wordle today: Here's the answer, hints for March 2, 'Quordle' today: Here are the answers and hints for March 2, Support the Turkey-Syria earthquake relief efforts by picking up this gaming bundle, Wordle today: Here's the answer, hints for March 4, Daters have a 'reality gap' about gender equality, Bumble says, Amazon halts Virginia HQ construction. Is this a world gone mad!!! Any improper actions of the court in this case were long ago exposed and could be addressed at trial. Feminist groups that challenged him were derided or ignored. If only in the name of this friendship between our two countries, we demand the immediate release of Roman Polanski. this is all very upsetting to hear. 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? Related You know how many children have been blown to pieces in Iraq as a result of allied bombings? 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??? Interviews with leading film and TV creators about their process and craft. 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. James was best known for playing Sonny Corleone in "The Godfather," which won him both Oscar and Golden Globe nominations for Best Supporting Actor. 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. Actually Polanski never admitted to raping anyone. Rittenband was thought to be considering sentencing him to 50 years in prison, which was when Polanski fled. SHAME on you Wes Anderson! My eyes were not open," she said. I am thoroughly disgusted by the worlds film community for supporting him just because he makes good movies. We worship/ed those artists just as they worship Polanski. But Gailey became so frightened by the attention the case attracted, because of Polanskis fame, she tried to withdraw from it entirely. And also going against a horrible history of over-seeing white actors and under-seeing otherized people and minorities. 13. 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. Or do I have him confused with some other child-molesting priest? He was a filmmaker whose work I admired greatly. Franois Margolin After all, when he was told he was being arrested for rape he was genuinely shocked: I was incredulous; I couldnt equate what had happened the day before with rape in any form, he writes in his autobiography. The man is an animal and a coward. Danis Tanovic He & his friends will be able to afford the best lawyers. Robert Hossein Thanks to #MeToo and the Time's Up campaign, we are now living in a dramatically different climate when it comes to discussing sexual harassment and assault. Jerry Schatzberg He is not a good man. The . Roman was charged with sex with minor, not real rape. I very much regret it, Portman said. - Le Bureau National du SFA "And it's really unfortunate, and was a surprise to me for sure. Polanski directs Kate Winslet, Jodie Foster, Christoph Waltz and John C. Reilly in the 2011 film Carnage. Jean-Marc Ghanassia He is a convicted child molestor. I sympathize with Ms. Gaileys feelings, however, this man should not be free to victimize other children. 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. Dominique Crevecoeur Grard Lenne actually, it is the people who think that someone who is a famous white male should get away with this that concerns me. They want a circus of blood. Im deeply disappointed in the people that signed this shameful petition. whats more would you be alright with this man if he raped your little sister?Your daughter. She spread herself and I entered her. She is not an adult. Also an artist and a film lover. Liria Begeja But if I ever see him, I will spit in his face. That he happened to be a director you like does not change it. He never admited to raping anyone. . Harvey. - Members of the European Producers Club He hadnt committed rape-rape, Whoopi Goldberg said on TV. 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. His arrest follows an American arrest warrant dating from 1978 against the filmmaker, in a case of morals. Gay movies. 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. This submitted as a defense of a man who drugs and rapes a child? 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. US-French relations have nothing to do with Polanski drugging and raping a child. Unless the Puritans secretly championed the rights and autonomy of women. 100% of the proceeds of this bundle will support Direct Relief, International Medical Corps, and Save the Children. Those of you who think this is the same as rape should watch Oleanna. I still do. A shameful chapter indeed - let us hope it will soon be brought to a close. (Also, Woody Allen, but who's surprised there?) Cant think of a bigger threat to our planet just now. 5. Free shipping for many products! Roman Polanski is an ADMITTED child rapist. Claude Lanzmann 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 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. 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. He engaged in non-consenting sex acts with a child. 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. Its despicable that some Hollywood stars would rather support a pedophile then uphold a serious charge such as rape of an underage girl. AOC declares 'we were right.'. In 2018, Portman apologised and expressed regret for signing the petition. Woody Allen, Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu, Martin Scorcese, David Lynch, Wong Kar Wai, Harmony Korine, Stephen Frears, Alexander Payne, Michael Mann, Wim Wenders, Tilda Swinton, Julian Schnabel, and Pedro Almodovar are among the 100 and counting film industry figures who have signed the petition, coordinated from France by the SACD, an organization which represents performance and visual artists. In the same interview, Portman said she "felt terrible" about accusations of whitewashing(Opens in a new tab) in her upcoming film Annihilation. His arrest follows an American arrest warrant dating from 1978 against . Radu Mihaileanu from Mashable that may sometimes include advertisements or sponsored content. He never even apologized to the woman. Polanski drugged a 13 year old girl and forced his penis in her anus - is that too ugly? Actor Gael Garca Bernal, Academy Award-winning actress Penlope Cruz, veteran director Mario Monicelli, veteran screenwriter Lorenzo Semple Jr, and Academy Award-winning filmmakers Bernardo Bertolucci and Ethan Coen are a few of the latest additions to the list of signatories demanding freedom for filmmaker Roman Polanski, currently being held by Swiss authorities. 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. Christian Gion But she is too busy preparing for Sundance to engage. 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. 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 like so many narcissistic and selfish Americans, a crime is only a crime when it happens to YOU, screw everyone else. I then contact the film-makers who signed the 2009 petition demanding Polanskis release, including David Lynch, Wes Anderson and Martin Scorsese. Tilda Swinton Basically, it all comes down to your threshold of pain. I can only hope they are not aware of the full allegations. 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. 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). . Broadly reached out to Swinton to ask if she regrets supporting Polanski, but she declined to reply by the time of publication. Jacques Fansten He fled the country to France before he could be properly sentenced. 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. Judge Laurence Rittenband, who was thought to be considering sentencing Polanski to 50 years in prison. Its not that people are not aware of the charges. In fact the number was four. When Polanski was arrested in Switzerland in 2009, where he was jailed for two months and then put under house arrest (the house, in this case, being a chalet in the Alps), Debra Winger claimed the whole art world suffers. Everytime you pop in Rosemarys baby or Chinatown think about how YOU helped commit the rape of a 13 year old girl. One would think that these filmmakers have enough money to hire a proper lawyer to draft their petition, if they were serious about it. Henning Carlsen Thanks to the candour of Polanski, the rest of us have always known, too including everyone in the film industry who has worked with him since. It speaks terribly of the industry, she replies. furthermore, the reason the victim wants the charges to be dropped is because this case has been haunting her since she was 13- she is in her 40s now and she wants to get on with her life. He is not a sexual predator he is a now a philanthropist. How is this even up for debate? Woody Allen I happen to believe that. I do along with those who loves This article was amended on 30 January 2018. We have a duty to protect the innocence of children. i honestly dont know what to say, except for i almost feel let down. According to her grand jury testimony, she repeatedly asked him to take her home and she was afraid of him. Petition for Roman Polanski. And please dont take the whole But but hes so charming and he gives to charity! defense. Barbet Schroeder 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. Hope Polanski gets his! 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. That does not make what Polanski did any better. 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. The student's petition, entitled: "Drop the petition for Roman Polanski's release", was launched last week, and has over 400 signatures. Xavier Beauvois 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. Luc et Jean-Pierre Dardenne John Landis 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! I live in LA, Im a liberal, and I am appalled by the signatures of people whose work I respect on the petition. Over the past few days I've been watching the Roman Polanski story unfold. Really, you are worse than the most rabid of Polanskis detractors. 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. 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. 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. Wow! I am not surprised to see the murderer John Landes on the list and any of the names that I do recognize, you can rest assured that they will not get my patronage in the future from any of their future endeavors. The facts have never altered. 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. So many people seem to be against Mr. Polanski. 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. - le Festival de Cannes There is no one who is so talented that deserve to walk from something like this (and hes been walking for 30 years). David Lynch Broadly reached out to Anderson to ask if he regrets supporting Polanski, but he declined to reply by the time of publication. People keep affirming that Polanski did this and did that as if they were there at the time. Dont worry YM, I didnt forget you. Polanski denies the claims. Jacques Bral No excuses. By signing up to the Mashable newsletter you agree to receive electronic communications 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. Pascal Thomas I express my deepest respect to those who were brave enough to sign the petition and withstand the blood-seeking mob. Stay on top of the latest breaking film and TV news! Thanks for signing up. Sigourney Weaver with Polanski at the 2008 Marrakech film festival. I didnt know. The Mexican director received criticism after he chose not to wear a Time's Up badge to the BAFTAs. Who gives a shit? Roman was charged with sex with minor, not real rape. Someone I respected gave it to me, and said, 'I signed this. Please somebody start a petition against Roman Polanski and the rest of his kin. If Polanski had faced his sentence 30 years ago, wed have forgotten HIM and the victim wouldnt have to relive it now. What does his continued success reveal about the film worlds true attitude towards sexual assault? He should be in jail. 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. In 2016, when promoting recent film Julieta, Almodovar criticized the limited parts conventionally written for women. 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. Im a liberal, I work at a major studio. IndieWire is a part of Penske Media Corporation. Giuseppe Tornatore Can any of you remember what you were like at 13? 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. The active paedophile is stealing childhoods.