Michael Mann The names on the petition include Natalie Portman, Tilda Swinton, Isabelle Huppert, Penelope Cruz, Diane von Furstenberg, Wes Anderson, Darren Aronofsky, Martin Scorsese, Monica Bellucci, Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu, Harmony Korine, Ethan Cohen, David Lynch, and Harrison Ford. But apparently, you artists arent supposed to be subjected to the rules and expectations we mere mortals face. He must be brought to justice. There was that applause from Hollywood luminaries when he won the 2003 Oscar (Polanski, of course, did not attend the ceremony, as he was still officially on the lam). California turns people loose that are highly likely to offend again due to space and budgetary issues. Given Portman's active involvement in the Time's Up movement, her signing of the petition came from a misplaced sense of empathy. 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. Dear Roman you have my full support. The Best True Crime Streaming Now, from 'Unsolved Mysteries' to 'McMillions' to 'The Staircase' 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. The petition demanding "the immediate release" of Polanski attracted more than 100 signatures, including Wes Anderson, Martin Scorsese, Woody Allen, Tilda Swinton and Wong Kar Wai. Woody Allen supports him-big shocker (the guy who is now married to the woman who was essentially his stepdaughter). Jean-Loup Hubert What a sad coward. But Gailey became so frightened by the attention the case attracted, because of Polanskis fame, she tried to withdraw from it entirely. Radu Mihaileanu whether she had any qualms about working with Woody Allen, general American public remained firmly set against Polanski, her attorney arranged the plea bargain, in which five of the charges were dropped and Polanski, I wrote about the documentary for this paper, Debra Winger claimed the whole art world suffers, British actor Charlotte Lewis said Polanski abused her, Renate Langer said the director raped her, Marianne Barnard, accused him of assaulting her. All Rights Reserved. I mean, he IS a priest in the Catholic church is he not? But mainly I heard people insist their friend is not a rapist. I sympathize with Ms. Gaileys feelings, however, this man should not be free to victimize other children. 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. But then again, the judge apparently liked some very young women as well. He plead guilty to a lesser charge of unlawful sex with a minor because he knew they had enough evidence to fry his ass if it went to trial. Even the girl now a woman who accused Polanski of rape says the case should be dropped. 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. i was somewhat sexually active at that time but still a virgin. 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. 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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If you are rich, white, and especially if you are famous, the system in extremely biased in your favor. He should not have to go on trial again for a 30 year old statutory rape, but should have to answer to the flight. Please! Patrice Leconte Feminist groups that challenged him were derided or ignored. Mr. Polanksi should have long since addressed the matter. Andre Buytaers Once again, shame on all who signed this petition and feel Polanski shouldnt be punished! Jacques Bral (They didnt). Alexander Astruc And, to anyone calling this a case of morals: This is not an example of American Puritanical values gone wrong. Jarre, he admitted to sleeping with a 13 year old child, whose age he knew. Woody Allen is an incredible director. Stuck on 'Quordle' #402? Liria Begeja 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 victims opinion, in case of Stockholm syndrome or whatever. - le Festival des Rencontres internationales du cinma de patrimoine de Vincennes Dont worry YM, I didnt forget you. 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 . - le Groupe 25 images Well, eight years is a long time in sexual mores. Broadly reached out to Swinton to ask if she regrets supporting Polanski, but she declined to reply by the time of publication. Patrick Bouchitey Someone I respected gave it to me, and said, 'I signed this. 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. Should this even be up for discussion? For a more extensive detailing of Polanskis arrest and potential extradition to the United States, check out indieWIREs coverage from earlier today. I might not like it, but I can separate the man from his work. Pascal Thomas - le SPI never mind. The probation report described Gailey as physically mature and willing). 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. I wrote about the documentary for this paper when it came out, as it struck me as astonishingly exculpatory. Actually Polanski never admitted to raping anyone. To not feel remorse. We have a duty to protect the innocence of children. Sign Up: Stay on top of the latest breaking film and TV news! We reached out to some of the most high-profile signatories. 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. Thoughts on directors/actors who have supported Roman Polanski since You people that support this kind of act should be ashamed of yourselves. What happened to the feminists?, Wow, Laslavic- you are one classy guy!(/sarcasm). 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Celebs Who Have Defended Roman Polanski Publically - IMDb Over 100 In Film Community Sign Polanski Petition | IndieWire When he then learned she was only 15, he continued to sleep with her for several months, he wrote. They want a circus of blood. On these facts, everyone agrees. The judge certainly didnt give A DAMN about the girl. - lUnion des producteurs de films I have copied this list so that I can keep it for all time (yes, I hold a grudge a long, long, time). Well, so do I. That does not make what Polanski did any better. Thats no excuse, and its a decision I regretted almost immediately and have regretted ever since, she says. Paul Boujenah I still do. 5. Oscars 2023: Best Picture Predictions The issue is effective consent not whether you like or dislike someones sexual preference or activity. ArtMoscow: Breathtaking, your self-delusion. Debra Winger described Polanskis arrest in Switzerland in 2009 as a philistine collusion. Roman was charged with sex with minor, not real rape. This man drugged and raped a thirteen (13) year old girl. Petition for Roman Polanski. Get The Latest IndieWire Alerts And Newsletters Delivered Directly To Your Inbox. Who gives a shit? Abderrahmane Sissako He drugged a child. We werent saying much now, Polanski writes. Who are the perverts who signed Hollywood's Roman Polanski petition? On Tuesday, Natalie Portman apologized for signing the 2009 petition in support of Polanski. whats more would you be alright with this man if he raped your little sister?Your daughter. A 13-year-old cannot give consent to have sex with an adult male. Tonie Marshall lilian on Twitter: "in 2009 over 100 filmmakers and actors signed a I love you and respect you more than ever. Darren Aronofsky He never even apologized to the woman. Julian Schnabel 17 films that should never have won Oscars, from Shakespeare in Love to Why should he be treated any differently from other members of the clergy? There was no doubt about her experience and lack of inhibition. Read the unsealed records at the smoking gun. There is no one who is so talented that deserve to walk from something like this (and hes been walking for 30 years). 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 . Wow, this is maybe the finest list of people that Ive ever seen. Elie Chouraqui Emma, why did you sign a petition to help Polanski? Instead, the Isle of Dogs premiere featured a carpet that was resolutely red. I plan to try very hard to never see any work done by anyone who signed this petition. thesmokinggun.com/archive/years/2009/0928091polanskiplea1.html. Jarre, actually, he pretty much did admit to raping her. 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.