But then again, the judge apparently liked some very young women as well. This website uses cookies to improve your experience. Anyone whose name is on this petition, is supporting an admitted (he did admit it) rapist/child molester. Even the girl now a woman who accused Polanski of rape says the case should be dropped. 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. But Gailey became so frightened by the attention the case attracted, because of Polanskis fame, she tried to withdraw from it entirely. Luc et Jean-Pierre Dardenne You should watch Roman Polanski Wanted or Desired. Shame on all of you. I am deeply saddened to see so many of my cinematic heroes supporting Polanski. Hope Polanski gets his! 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. See you at your inbox! Michael Mann Producer | The Insider 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. His movies went on to win six Oscars. Mario Monicelli 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 is a registered trademark of Ziff Davis and may not be used by third parties without express written permission. I express my deepest respect to those who were brave enough to sign the petition and withstand the blood-seeking mob. It will not be difficult to boycott most of the names on this list as it appears 90% of them are from France and are friends of the scumbag and amongst the more memorable supporters is woody allen, recognizable from his own torrid past. Martin Scorsese and Woody Allen want Roman Polanski released from a Swiss Jail. Do you have kids??? Ladislas Kijno 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. Artists are not above the law in any country. He didnt answer me when I said no Then he lifted up my legs farther and he went in through my anus.. Stuck on 'Quordle' #401? Claude Lanzmann David Lynch But I could sense a certain erotic tension between us.. Absolutely despicable by each and every one of these people who signed this petition. 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. 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. 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. Free shipping for many products! My eyes were not open.. The charges against him were for having sex with a minor, even if consensual a moral charge, as is stated in the petition. Since then, many of them with names on the petition have claimed that they were forced to sign it. Tony Gatlif Feminist groups that challenged him were derided or ignored. Much emphasis is made in the movie about how Polanskis celebrity hurt him during the trial, which is true. 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. Woody Allen, Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu, Martin Scorcese, David Lynch, Wong Kar Wai, Harmony Korine, Stephen Frears . Yes, there are other problems plaguing the world. Should this even be up for discussion? 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! If Hollywood has grown so insular from and arrogant to society at large, its time they were knocked down a peg or two. Wordle today: Here's the answer, hints for March 3. 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. Polanskis autobiography was written seven years after his arrest, and his account of the crime does not smack of a man overly burdened with feelings of guilt. Forty years ago this week, Roman Polanski went from being one of the most celebrated film-makers in the world to becoming the United States most notorious fugitive from justice. I can only hope they are not aware of the full allegations. Roman Polanski is an ADMITTED child rapist. 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. Jean-Jacques Beineix 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. Kingsley, who has worked with Polanski multiple times, would need to pass. (In one of those ironies we can only appreciate in retrospect, this documentary, which presents an energetic case for the defence of a sex offender, was produced by the Weinstein Company.). He drugged, anally raped, performed unwanted oral sex and vaginally raped a THIRTEEN year old GIRL a CHILD. While researching this article I had a couple of off-the-record discussions with actors and film-makers about their true feelings about Polanski. What has changed is how this case is discussed in the public sphere. Interviews with leading film and TV creators about their process and craft. 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. By his cowardice and lack of morality he has kept the case and the pain of his victim alive all this time. The petition was also signed by various other luminaries of the global film industry, including filmmaker Sam Mendes, actor Jeremy Irons, and actress Isabelle Adjani. Judge Laurence Rittenband, who was thought to be considering sentencing Polanski to 50 years in prison. But like so many narcissistic and selfish Americans, a crime is only a crime when it happens to YOU, screw everyone else. 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. 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. Prefer the fantasy of one his films? It is also irrelevant if her mother was trying to vicariously enjoy a brush with stardom. 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??? The rest say they are too busy. Fanny Ardant 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. This extradition, if it takes place, will be heavy in consequences and will take away his freedom, the petition read. 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. 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 feels GOOD. Broadly reached out to Anderson to ask if he regrets supporting Polanski, but he declined to reply by the time of publication. Danis Tanovic GET YOUR VICARIOUS, HYSTERICAL SADISTIC FANTASIES OFF OF ROMAN POLANSKI AND BURN A CROSS ON SOMEBODY ELSES LAWN. "I take responsibility for not thinking about it enough. - le Festival de Cannes . Martin Scorcese I dont wish to admire anyone who has such a twisted sense of values. He was a filmmaker whose work I admired greatly. There was no doubt about her experience and lack of inhibition. i do realize that no ones is going to take me seriously,but here it goes anyways. Alain Terzian 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. 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. My level of disgust for these petitions cannot even be fully expressed. Back in 2009, film industry luminaries signed a petition to release Roman Polanski from a Swiss prison and now one star is regretting it. In 2018, Dolan apologised and expressed regret for signing the petition. - Le Bureau National du SFA The probation report described Gailey as physically mature and willing). If he believed her to be old enough, why did he drug her? On September 16th, 2009, Mr. Charles Rivkin, the US Ambassador to France, received French artists and intellectuals at the embassy. By signing up to the Mashable newsletter you agree to receive electronic communications Yasmina Reza Xavier Beauvois The student's petition, entitled: "Drop the petition for Roman Polanski's release", was launched last week, and has over 400 signatures. The year after he fled the US he gave an interview to Martin Amis, in which he declared: Judges want to fuck young girls. Andr Larqui In recent months, Polanskis supporters in Britain and the US, who were once so vocal in his defence, have been notable by their silence. Because you know, rapists are never charming, are they? He fled the country to France before he could be properly sentenced. John Landis Asia Argento The fact that Polanski assumed that he could travel without hindrance shows only his blatant disregard for the law of any country. Artists are not above the law in any country.. He should be in jail. Mr. Polanksi should have long since addressed the matter. 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 Sunday in Switzerland on a warrant for a 1977 underage sex case in the United States. Will you too?' We werent saying much now, Polanski writes. Dont worry YM, I didnt forget you. 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. Patrice Chereau I was looking for the petition to sign, but heres my comment: LEAVE THE POOR GUY ALONE. 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. Jeanne Moreau Jean-Marc Ghanassia A woman known only as Robin M reads her statement claiming Polanski sexually victimized her. The thing I feel like I gained from it is empathy towards people who have made mistakes. Alongside Asia Argento and Emma Thompson, Natalie Portman remains one of the few celebrities to apologize for signing the petition. 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? It makes me sad to know so many people who I look up to in the field of the arts are supporters of rape. He never even apologized to the woman. I understand that there seems to have been a biased judge in the original case. 1994 Actor Death And The Maiden Roman Polanski Fine Line Features 8X10 Photo. 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. 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. Whether its 5 years or 20 years is irrelevant. 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. Posting their names publicly in support of Polanski speaks loudly regarding their . Ccile Telerman (They didnt). This is how Gailey recalled the crime: He placed his penis in my vagina. I foolishly went along. I happen to believe that. I know it wont matter one iota to many of you, which is fine, but I am one person who will do her best to avoid any of your work. It was not just statutory rape, it was rape-rape because she said no! 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. Marco Bellochio We are all part of the #MeToo movement, both men and women, Cruz said, because we all feel that rage and sense of injustice. Polanski showed not even the slightest sign of regret, but stated in an interview that everybody wants to sleep with young girls or whatever. Nelly Kaplan Given Portman's active involvement in the Time's Up movement, her signing of the petition came from a misplaced sense of empathy. No one should have pity for him - his suffering is completely self-inflicted. 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. But she is too busy preparing for Sundance to engage. Ettore Scola It speaks terribly of the industry, she replies. Jean-Loup Hubert Richard Pena 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 . Who gives a shit? Though he was released from custody by July 2010, over 100 members of the film industry . Betrand Van Effenterre Christian Gion Broadly reached out to del Toro to ask if he regrets supporting Polanski, but he declined to reply by the time of publication. Luc Barnier He fled the country to France before he could be properly sentenced. Please! The above people think its OK to rape children if you make good films. So is Roman Polanski. Oscars 2023: Best Picture Predictions 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. It is amazing at all of the people that dont care that a 13 year old girl was raped. List of individuals who have signed (as of Oct. 7) the Free Roman Polanski petition organized by the Socit des Auteurs et Compositeurs Dramatiques (SACD): Michael A. 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