actors who signed petition for roman polanski

If only the same were true of politicians, the military, the justice establishment, and the multibillionaire elite. Jerry Schatzberg Just because he made a few hollywood films, should he somehow be judged more severely or liberally than the others? 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. Jacques Richard In 1977, Roman Polanski was convicted of unlawful sex with a minor and fled the US rather than face jail time. Linda, what you think should happen and what is mandated by law are two very different things. I could enjoy Sean Connerys work, even though he apparently doesnt have a problem with slapping a woman. Jacques Fansten Really, you are worse than the most rabid of Polanskis detractors. A shameful chapter indeed - let us hope it will soon be brought to a close. Emir Kusturica Given Portman's active involvement in the Time's Up movement, her signing of the petition came from a misplaced sense of empathy. You people that support this kind of act should be ashamed of yourselves. 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. Polanski was originally indicted for 4 felonies, and the girl agreed to have him plea guilty to statutory rape in order to avoid the circus of the trial. If he was some crack head living in harlem and raped a girl would the same supporters come to the rescue? Filmmakers in France, in Europe, in the United States and around the world are dismayed by this decision. Radovan Tadic Wow! Let me enlighten you: This was a common criminal apprehension. What happened to the feminists? To suggest that Polanski was treated unfairly in LA of all places is laughable. - le Fonds Culturel Franco Amricain Alexander Payne is currently focused on his new baby. 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. We lived in a different world, and that doesn't excuse anything. Elie Chouraqui What is the big deal about the Reverend Polanski? 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. Roman Polanski committed several horrific crimes over the course of several hours, admitted his guilt, then fled the country when his plea bargain fell apart. the victims opinion, in case of Stockholm syndrome or whatever. Just as astonishing is Sharon Tates sister - a supposed victims advocate saying Polanski is a lovely man and should be free. Madness. but the fact that he drugged her,and had anal sex with her ruins it. But he doesnt mention that in his book. Claude Lelouch Michael Mann, Tilda Swinton, Vangelis, Christophe Barratier, Lynch, Scorsese, Allen, Louis Garrel, Ludivine, the divine Jeanne Moreau. Tony Gatlif I dont wish to admire anyone who has such a twisted sense of values. But Thompson had to be talked out of signing the Polanski petition in 2009 by a 19-year-old. Why, however, any of you think that this somehow excuses the fact that the man drugged and raped a child is beyond me. Polanski raped a thirteen year old girl and fled justice. I sympathize with Ms. Gaileys feelings, however, this man should not be free to victimize other children. Thats always going to be true, but we should keep trying to do the right thing. 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. $17.99 + $4.99 shipping. Jacques Fansten There are some quibbles about who said what, but the generally agreed facts are as follows: in March 1977 Polanski, who was then 43, took a child, Samantha Gailey (now Geimer), who he knew was 13 years old, to Jack Nicholsons house to take photos of her for a magazine. 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. Patrick Bouchitey Broadly reached out to Swinton to ask if she regrets supporting Polanski, but she declined to reply by the time of publication. 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. Argue all you want, I dont know ANY 13 year old girls who can hold there Quaaludes & champagne AND still say yes to having sex with a sick, dirty old man. 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. The mob wants revenge. 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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. HES SUFFERED ENOUGH. "I wore one to DGA," he told Metro. Marc Sandberg Argento spoke publicly about her support for Polanski in a Twitter post in 2017, writing: "I already regretted signing the petition years ago, already felt it was a mistake. Roman Polanski is an ADMITTED child rapist. Asia Argento Or else every case involving Stockholm Syndrome would never be tried. - la Cinmathque de Dijon / Cinmathque Jean Douchet How else will they have their entertainment? Believe it or not, I believe that you and I agree. The more Ive learned about the original case and subsequent events, the more horrified I have become., Since Argento went public with her allegations against Weinstein in October, a lot has been written about how the film industry will no longer cover up abuse. On Tuesday, Natalie Portman apologized for signing the 2009 petition in support of Polanski. And also going against a horrible history of over-seeing white actors and under-seeing otherized people and minorities. It was stupid To take a childhood from a person is the worst thing there is. - lARP Dear Roman you have my full support. I live in LA, Im a liberal, and I am appalled by the signatures of people whose work I respect on the petition. Emma, why did you sign a petition to help Polanski? Tilda Swinton would like to graciously pass on being interviewed. Neilson Barnard/Getty Images. Wow, this is maybe the finest list of people that Ive ever seen. Bertrand Tavernier When Harrison Ford personally gave Roman Polanski his Oscar Petition for Roman Polanski. THANK YOU FOR STANDING UP TO THEM. I dont know if you are really helping his case, Woody. Please somebody start a petition against Roman Polanski and the rest of his kin. 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. 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. he not only victimized her when she was 13 by being so selfish, he has been victimzing her for more than 30 years afterwards. Personally, I can live with a Hugh Grant who got a blow-job from a prostitute. I disagree. What happened to the feminists?, Wow, Laslavic- you are one classy guy!(/sarcasm). im ashamed and sickened. jarre and diana, the point that polanski never admitted to raping anyone is a big problem here. Debra Winger described Polanskis arrest in Switzerland in 2009 as a philistine collusion. 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This was clearly a case of consensual sexual relations. He & his friends will be able to afford the best lawyers. Once again, shame on all who signed this petition and feel Polanski shouldnt be punished! 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. Not real rape? 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. this is all very upsetting to hear. - le Groupe 25 images Stay on top of the latest breaking film and TV news! The fact is that he raped her and pled guilty. 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. But apparently, you artists arent supposed to be subjected to the rules and expectations we mere mortals face. 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). I can only hope they are not aware of the full allegations. I wonder how these signers would feel if it was one of their kids? Jonathan Demme Stuck on 'Quordle' #402? I plan to try very hard to never see any work done by anyone who signed this petition. 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. People keep affirming that Polanski did this and did that as if they were there at the time. Whether its 5 years or 20 years is irrelevant. Miguel Courtois Its neutrality applies in times of war and peace, not in the application of treaty and criminal laws. Actually, the film Wanted and Desired has notable inaccuracies and neglects to include the grand jury testimony which is readily available to the public. Thompson claims to have signed the petition, but later asked for her name to be removed. Natalie Portman Regrets Signing Roman Polanski Petition - Us Weekly Im deeply disappointed in the people that signed this shameful petition. What Did the Polanski Petition All Those Directors Signed Actually Say? Patrice Chereau They want a circus of blood. 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!

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