Judge Laurence Rittenband, who was thought to be considering sentencing Polanski to 50 years in prison. Christian Carion He never even apologized to the woman. A host of directors and actors followed Weinstein, signing the petition for Polanski, including Natalie Portman, Tilda Swinton and Emma Thompson. Release Polanski, demands petition by film industry luminaries Portman wasn't the only high-profile signatory. this is the veiw of a 14 year old. 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. Jerry Schatzberg 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. And yet Polanskis name is mentioned only sporadically, even though he is the only one with an actual conviction. My eyes were not open.. It is immaterial as to the occupation of the I mean, Ted Bundy oh. Petition for the Release of Roman Polanski - TheWrap 17 films that should never have won Oscars, from Shakespeare in Love to But one can have enormous sympathy for those losses, and also feel that offering up dead women as mitigating factors for raping a girl doesnt really wash. On these facts, everyone agrees. Unfortunately, he passed [] never mind. But as more artists come forward to speak out against Woody Allen, the same can't be said of Polanski, who remains venerated in Hollywood. If youre not going to enforce laws, then whats the point in having any? 100% of the proceeds of this bundle will support Direct Relief, International Medical Corps, and Save the Children. It is the most vicious, sickening and coward action, to attack a young child. Please dont stop here, the penal system is full of people that can only get it up when they force barely pubescent kids. He should be in jail. Instead, the Isle of Dogs premiere featured a carpet that was resolutely red. Everyone signing this list should be ashamed of themselves. 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. I had an extraordinary working experience with both of those men, and thats the truth.. 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. Roman Polanski is an ADMITTED child rapist. This man drugged and raped a thirteen (13) year old girl. Charlotte Silvera If only the same were true of politicians, the military, the justice establishment, and the multibillionaire elite. If only anyone had known about Weinstein they would never never! She was 18. 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. I certainly wouldnt allow any of you to get near my daughter. Polanski directs Kate Winslet, Jodie Foster, Christoph Waltz and John C. Reilly in the 2011 film Carnage. The filmmaker had been detained over a 1977 underage sex case from the U.S., which he plead guilty to. Fonda made his professional. Too icky, I suppose to add the details of your purported heros heinous crime. 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. Once again, shame on all who signed this petition and feel Polanski shouldnt be punished! The case is not a case of morals. Its 40 years this week since the director and convicted sex offender went on the run. Alexandre Arcady Natalie Portman Is One of the Few Celebrities to Apologize for - Vice 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). He is a child rapist and he needs to pay for his crime. He should be brought to justice. Instead, he describes trying to arrange a date with her. Gianluca Farinelli 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. I urge you to read the full transcript of Ms. Gaileys testimony! Mario Monicelli Tue 29 Sep 2009 10.24 EDT. Harvey Weinstein wrote an open letter in his support, in which he claimed: Whatever you think of his so-called crime, Polanski has served his time. Supporting Polanski became like owning a Prius: something any fashionable, well-heeled liberal should do. the uber leftist oh so talented equivocators make me want to hurl. ArtMoscow: Breathtaking, your self-delusion. 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. it just makes you sick to your stomach to see so many people that you gathered so much inspiration from dissapoint you in such a vile way. I love you and respect you more than ever. Broadly reached out to Almodovar to ask if he regrets supporting Polanski, but he declined to reply by the time of publication. . If Polanski had attended his sentencing hearing instead of fleeing the country, the whole thing would have been over after hed served his time. After Roman Polanski 's 2009 arrest in Switzerland for the 1977 rape of a 13-year-old girl, more than 100 actors and directors united to release a petition urging for his . Fanny Ardant The above people think its OK to rape children if you make good films. Finally, to those of you suggesting that Polanski got unfair treatment: I suggest you follow up on watching documentaries with some actual research on the justice system in Los Angeles County. I happen to believe that. His arrest follows an American arrest warrant dating from 1978 against the filmmaker, in a case of morals. Natalie Portman Regrets Signing Polanski Support Petition - Vulture Readers, acquaintances and even friends couldnt tell me enough how wrong Id got it. 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, Pascal Thomas Even at 13, a child does not have 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. - la Cinmathque de Dijon / Cinmathque Jean Douchet Stephane Allagnon The facts have never altered. 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. 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? 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. HES SUFFERED ENOUGH. I do along with those who loves 4. Making good films does not exempt you from the law. 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 judge in Polanskis case acted like a common crook. Kingsley, who has worked with Polanski multiple times, would need to pass. "I wore one to DGA," he told Metro. How is this even up for debate? Jetter Roman Polanski aux lions malgr les arguments legaux, cela prendra des proportions de plus en plus exagers. Given Portman's active involvement in the Time's Up movement, her signing of the petition came from a misplaced sense of empathy. And not just when it comes to lurid, sex-laced cases, but that seems all most people care about. Djamel Bennecib Gilles Behat 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? Despite the ongoing campaign to highlight abuse and misconduct in the film business and other industries, Polanski remains venerated in Hollywood as one of the leading auteurs of his generation. 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. 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). The man is an animal and a coward. This is a real asteroid-kicking movie. Im a liberal, I work at a major studio. Thompson claims to have signed the petition, but later asked for her name to be removed. All Rights Reserved. 8 8 Most Beautiful French Actresses Laurence Roulet In September 2009, Roman Polanski was arrested by Swiss police on a warrant for his 1977 sexual-abuse case. Thats always going to be true, but we should keep trying to do the right thing. Thanks for signing up. And also going against a horrible history of over-seeing white actors and under-seeing otherized people and minorities. He admitted to unlawfully having sex as part of a plea bargain the judge tried to renege on. I propose a boycott of all films and books and plays and machinery created by all those people listed here. He sodomized a child, and then fled the country - at what point does this become ok with people. 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. Patrice Leconte 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. and what does this have to do with children in other countries being raped and starved to death, jarre? 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. He only confessed to a lesser charge through a plea agreement. I take responsibility for not thinking about it enough. I was mostly just on and off saying: No, stop. But I wasnt fighting really because there was no one else there and I had no place to go. . Franois Margolin Those people dont want justice or protection of children. He drugged, anally raped, performed unwanted oral sex and vaginally raped a THIRTEEN year old GIRL a CHILD. Nicolas Mauvernay An Open Letter to All Those Celebrities Who Signed the Roman Polanski Prefer the fantasy of one his films? The man has no remorse for what he did as evidenced by interviews he has given. 3. I understand that there seems to have been a biased judge in the original case. Michele Placido 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. If Polanski had killed the girl instead of raping her, the whole matter would have been forgotten long ago If he was some crack head living in harlem and raped a girl would the same supporters come to the rescue? i was somewhat sexually active at that time but still a virgin. But then again, the judge apparently liked some very young women as well. 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 . Who among the Moral Police gives a shit? 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. - le Festival des Rencontres internationales du cinma de patrimoine de Vincennes Radu Mihaileanu Or else every case involving Stockholm Syndrome would never be tried. Adrien Brody, who won an Oscar for The Pianist, was unable to participate due to schedule. The fact that Polanski assumed that he could travel without hindrance shows only his blatant disregard for the law of any country. Just as astonishing is Sharon Tates sister - a supposed victims advocate saying Polanski is a lovely man and should be free. And I still have a good lot of movies to see. 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! People keep affirming that Polanski did this and did that as if they were there at the time. Christophe Barratier You should watch Roman Polanski Wanted or Desired. I sympathize with Ms. Gaileys feelings, however, this man should not be free to victimize other children. When Polanski was arrested in Zurich in 2009 in a failed attempt by the US to extradite him, more than 100 celebrities signed a petition demanding his release. 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.) Actually Polanski never admitted to raping anyone. Just under a decade after she signed the Polanski petition, Cruz expressed her support for the #MeToo movement and Times Up initiative to Spanish newspaper El Pais. 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. In 1986, he met the woman who would be his next wife, the actress Emanuelle Seigner. I could enjoy Sean Connerys work, even though he apparently doesnt have a problem with slapping a woman. The 2009 petition by Hollywood stars to free Roman Polanski 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. Marco Bellochio Mario Martone Yes other people get away with this. Stay on top of the latest breaking film and TV news! I can only hope they are not aware of the full allegations. Do you have kids??? It will be much wiser, less obstinate and more generous to leave this exceptional man alone. Filmmakers, actors, producers and technicians everyone involved in international filmmaking want him to know that he has their support and friendship. Tom Tykwer -For a list of signatories, continue to the next page.-. 5. Shall we all rape, murder, steal, defraud etc. 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. She has also remained silent on the #MeToo and Times Up campaigns. Just ask her. Polanski petition signatories, as of September 29th: Fatih Akin so roman polanski is sayong it was consensual,and i have no reason to disbeleive him.no one was there,to know the exact facts. 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. so dont free him :), First off Mr. Polanski did not rape anyone. - Path. A woman known only as Robin M reads her statement claiming Polanski sexually victimized her. I then contact the film-makers who signed the 2009 petition demanding Polanskis release, including David Lynch, Wes Anderson and Martin Scorsese. 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,. He fled the country to France before he could be properly sentenced. Here are some tips and tricks to help you find the answer to "Wordle" #623. Jean-Loup Hubert 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. International cinema. "The thing I feel like I gained from it is empathy towards people who have made mistakes. He is not a good man. Roman Polanski has been a fugitive from justice for 30 years and it is time he manned up and dealt with the situation. It is sad that these people think Polanski is above the law!! So I decided to ask them how they felt about Polanski now. If this was some normal guy from the streets of Chicago you would all be calling for his head. Fellow Filmmakers Call for Roman Polanski's Release - TV Guide Over the past few days I've been watching the Roman Polanski story unfold. The biggest stories of the day delivered to your inbox. He never admited to raping anyone. The year after he fled the US he gave an interview to Martin Amis, in which he declared: Judges want to fuck young girls. He raped a child. He presented to them the new Minister Counselor for Public Affairs at the embassy, Ms Judith Baroody. 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. 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. Even after Mary posted the facts of the case, you still call this a bloodhunt. Whatever transgressions the judge may have committed are irrelevant next to the drugging and repeated anal raping of a child. Asia Argento When Harrison Ford personally gave Roman Polanski his Oscar She said regardless of the fact she knows him and the terrible things he has been through, a crime is a crime," Hayward-Tapp told the Independent in 2009. 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. It was a mistake," she told the news outlet. Roger Kahane, I ask why she signed the petition in the first place. 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. Raphael Rebibo One would think that these filmmakers have enough money to hire a proper lawyer to draft their petition, if they were serious about it. Stuck on 'Quordle' #401? Only one persons behaviour is at issue here, Roman Polanski and he deserves to be in prison because he drugged, then raped, then sodomized a 13 year old girl despite her pleas for him to stop. Can any of you remember what you were like at 13? You people that support this kind of act should be ashamed of yourselves. It is also irrelevant that she may have dressed grown up or even if she had engaged in intimacy with boys of her age. (Also, Woody Allen, but who's surprised there?) The petition, made public in September 2009, demanded "the immediate release of Roman Polanski" after the Rosemary's Baby filmmaker was detained days earlier in Switzerland on a warrant for . 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. If you continue browsing, that means you've accepted our Terms of Use/use of cookies. Over 100 In Film Community Sign Polanski Petition - IMDb If you are rich, white, and especially if you are famous, the system in extremely biased in your favor. 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! - Members of the European Producers Club But stop with the pathetic kowtowing to a predator, please. Why not invite him over to babysit your beautuful young daughters,neices,sisters.You should all be ashamed. For those of you who support Mr. Polanski, have you never considered that he has likely perpretrated the same things against some other young victim as he did Ms. Gailey? And I was like, sure. Oscars 2023: Best Picture Predictions None of what you say changes the gravity of this case and with a lot of crimes the law also operates apart from 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. I foolishly went along. Cher Roman tu as mon support total. If he's lucky.". Michael Mann, Tilda Swinton, Vangelis, Christophe Barratier, Lynch, Scorsese, Allen, Louis Garrel, Ludivine, the divine Jeanne Moreau. What Did the Polanski Petition All Those Directors Signed Actually Say? That is automatically rape as a child cannot give informed consent. Betrand Van Effenterre This is how Gailey recalled the crime: He placed his penis in my vagina.