French-Polish director, screenwriter, producer and actor
This Underappreciated Harrison Ford Thriller Is as Controversial as It Is Hitchcockian
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‘Rosemary’s Baby’ Gets Prequel on Paramount+: ‘Apartment 7A’ is set before the events of the classic horror film starring Mia Farrow.
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This Underappreciated Harrison Ford Thriller Is as Controversial as It Is Hitchcockian
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Kim Kardashian Meets Roman Polanski(?!) in ‘American Horror Story: Delicate’: After last week’s Siobhan-free episode, the mogul returns in full swing with some ...
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'AHS: Delicate' Embraces 'Rosemary's Baby' Comparisons With Mia Farrow Scene: 'American Horror Story: Delicate' embraces its comparisons to the 1968 ...
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NYC Weekend Watch: Med Hondo, Wojciech Has, 1974, He Got Game & More: Once more, and with feeling...Roxy CinemaOur 35mm print of Bertrand Bonello's House of ...
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Roman Polanski sued over more allegations of sexual assault of a minor: A woman has sued director Roman Polanski in a Los Angeles court, saying the director ...
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Quick Glance: Roman Polanski to Stand Trial in US for Rape Lawsuit in 2025
- Director Roman Polanski is facing new allegations of sexual assaults. He is set to participate in a civil trial in Los Angeles in 2025, alleging that he raped a young girl in 1973.
- A lady has filed a lawsuit against director Roman Polanski, claiming that he sexually assaulted her in his residence in 1973 when she was a minor. The plaintiff, acting under a California law that extends the time limit for child sexual abuse, went out for dinner with Polanski when she was under the age of 18.
- The plaintiff came forward for the first time in August 2017 during a press conference with Gloria Allred. Polanski, living in exile due to another abuse case from the 70s, was served with the lawsuit in Paris. The trial is scheduled for August 2025.
- Geimer has requested a judge in LA to dismiss the case against the director as he expresses regret over the situation. Polanski, recognized as a creative genius while simultaneously being labeled a sexual offender, remains a controversial figure in the film industry and is currently facing a defamation trial in Paris.
Roman Polanski's 'The Palace' Secures French Distribution: Roman Polanski's 'The Palace' has been acquired by a French distribution company.
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Roman Polanski has found a distributor for his next film which will be released on May 15
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Director Roman Polanski goes on trial for defamation: The 90-year-old director is accused of defaming a British actress who accused him of sexual assault.
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Quick Glance: Roman Polanski on Trial in France for Alleged Defamation
- French-Polish filmmaker Roman Polanski faces trial in France for allegedly defaming a British actor accusing him of sexual abuse.
- The 90-year-old, wanted in the US for a 1977 rape case, denies all allegations of sexual assault, not appearing in court himself.
- Polanski's accuser, 56-year-old Charlotte Lewis, accused him of sexual assault in 1983, leading to a defamation charge.
- Charlotte Lewis filed a complaint for defamation in 2010, as Polanski's defense lawyers call for witnesses during the trial.
'Chinatown' Sequel 'The Two Jakes' Is the Better Movie: Jack Nicholson's "Chinatown" sequel "The Two Jakes" was ignored on its initial ...
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How a Cult Leader Wound Up in a Horror Classic: Rosemary’s Baby is frightening enough on its own but its made even scarier because of an actual cult leader’s ...
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Jordan Peele’s ‘Get Out’ Was Inspired by This Classic: Jordan Peele was inspired by this 1975 classic when making his Oscar-winning "Get Out ...
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Tom Priestley Dies: ‘Deliverance’ Film Editor, Son Of ‘An Inspector Calls’ Playwright J.B. Priestley Was 91
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Polanski, Lubitsch Restored Films to Unspool at Hong Kong Festival: Restored classics from Ernst Lubitsch, Stanley Kubrick and Roman Polanski are among films set ...
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Cat Power on Her ‘Sings Bob Dylan’ Album, and Meeting the Man Himself: Cat Power talks about her 'Sings Bob Dylan' album and tour, how they came about ...
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At Roman Polanski's defamation trial, defense blames '#MeToo and its alternative accountability'
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The Tricky History Behind Making ‘Chinatown’: Chinatown was a difficult film to produce, especially for screenwriter Robert Towne, who struggled with the complex ...
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Sharon Tate, a style icon and actress of the 1960s is known for her breakthrough role in "The Fearless Vampire Killers ... Show more
Known for “Chinatown,” “Rosemary’s Baby” and “The Pianist,” Roman Polanski is one of the most acclaimed directors in cinematic history ... Show more
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In the fifth episode of “Variety Confidential,” host Tracy Pattin and co-host Matt Donnelly examine Roman Polanski’s downfall after decades of Hollywood ... Show more
Polanski's film “The Palace”: artificial turf in the bathroom: Feels like “Nonstop Nonsense” on coke: Roman Polanski’s new film “The Palace” looks at the ...
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“The Palace” in the cinema: Closed Society: Roman Polanski, 90 years old, delivers what is probably his last film with “The Palace” - a youthful, rough outfit.
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Roman Polanski's "The Palace": New Year's panic in the Hotel de Farce: With “Intrigue” in 2019, Roman Polanski shows that he still has what it takes ...
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Wallensteinstrasse: Free film by Roman Polanski at WIFAR - Brigittenau: Attention cinephiles: In Brigittenau you can see "The Pianist" by Roman Polanski on the ...
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Fanny Ardant: “Fanny scares us”: At the age of 74, Fanny Ardant can be seen in two films in the cinema. The actress about her relationship with Roman Polański ...
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Alex Melcher from Rheinstetten is a sought-after musical star: Alex Melcher from Rheinstetten has already worked with big names such as Roman Polanski ...
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"Genius or Monster" by Claire Dederer: Can we appreciate the art of assholes?: Woody Allen, Roman Polański, Pablo Picasso: In her book, Claire Dederer discusses ...
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“Dance of the Vampires” back in Hamburg - Vampires successfully defend themselves against the ravages of time
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NYC Weekend Watch: Chinatown, Robert Bresson, Inside Llewyn Davis & More: NYC Weekend Watch is our weekly round-up of repertory offerings. Roxy CinemaWoody ...
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Catherine Deneuve turns 80: Catherine Deneuve's career has been going on for over 60 years and is now 80. The film star from France ...
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Polanski film 'The Palace' can't find distributors in US, Britain or France, producer says
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Quick Glance: Roman Polanski's New Film Receives Rare Zero Percent Rotten Tomatoes Score After Venice Film Festival Premiere
- 'The Palace' premiered at Venice on Saturday (2 September), receiving universal criticism from critics.
- At the time of writing, the 90-year-old filmmaker's comedy has a rare zero percent score on review aggregator site Rotten Tomatoes based on 10 reviews.
- I sat through this film until the bitter end because it's my job.
- Robbie Collin of The Daily Telegraph described 'The Palace' as 'easily the worst film in [Polanski's] career'.
Venice Film Festival's artistic director: 'I defend justice, not persecution': Alberto Barbera, the selector of the Italian festival known as La Mostra ...
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Venice 2023 round-up: Key talking points of this year's 80th edition: Time for a post-mortem on this year's 80th edition of the Venice Film Festival: ...
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Filmmaker Luca Barbareschi has two films premiering at Venice — and a bone to pick
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Venice hopes strong film line-up eclipses missing stars: The Venice film festival opens its doors on Wednesday to a stack of highly anticipated movies but less ...
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The Palace at Venice Film Festival: Polanski’s name as a filmmaker is in the toilet, along with the humour
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Fewer stars, more scandal at 80th Venice Film Festival.
A Hollywood strike means many stars may be missing, leaving the spotlight to controversial directors ... Show more
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Roman Polanski, Woody Allen and Luc Besson Cast Dark Cloud Over Venice: The 2023 Venice Film Festival has featured fine films and also plenty of controversy ...
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Quick Glance: Woody Allen Plans Next Film in New York if Funded
- Woody Allen presented his new film 'Coup de Chance' at the Venice Film Festival press conference.
- Since 'A Rainy Day in New York' in 2019, Allen hasn't filmed a movie in New York.
- Support for Allen now mainly comes from abroad and European festivals.
- Allen expressed his desire to shoot his next film in New York if the funding is secured.
Venice Film Festival: Protest against Woody Allen: Woody Allen screens his new film “Coup de Chance” at the Venice Film Festival, but young women protested his ...
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Genius filmmaker, victim and perpetrator at the same time - Polish director, producer and actor Roman Polanski turns 90. He is renowned in Hollywood for iconic ... Show more
Venice hopes strong film line-up eclipses missing stars: The Venice film festival opens its doors on Wednesday to a stack of highly anticipated movies but less ...
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Venice Film Festival: Lost in a thousand lives.: "The Theory of Everything" by Timm Kroeger is almost perfect, "Maestro" offers scenes of a cold marriage ...
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Woody Allen to Polański: The Venice Film Festival knows no Cancel Culture: At the Mostra you don't let moral guardians dictate your film selection ...
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Roman Polanski's 'Palace' Gets Standing Ovation At Venice Festival: The controversial director was not in attendance at the screening but cast members were.
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Venice: Alberto Barbera Anticipates 'Insults' Over Allen, Polanski: Venice festival director Alberto Barbera explained why he expects "insults" over ...
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Venice film festival 2023: Few Hollywood stars but competition will be fierce for the Golden Lion
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Venice Director On Bradley Cooper's 'Maestro' And Polanski Criticism: Alberto Barbera on Bradley Cooper's reaction to the Maestro premiere last night and ...
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First Trailer and Clip for Roman Polanski’s The Palace Arrives Before Venice Premiere
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NBA arena plan finalized, OKC Thunder agrees to 25-year commitment, mayor says: Mayor David Holt said the plan keeps the OKC Thunder for 25 years ...
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Venice Film Festival 2023 Lineup Boasts Oscar Contenders, Controversy: The 2023 Venice Film Festival will feature new films by Sofia Coppola, Bradley Cooper ...
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Roman Polanski’s ‘The Palace’ Production Designer Set For Venice Award: Roman Polanski’s ‘The Palace’ Production Designer Tonino Zera to be feted at Venice ahead ...
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Bradley Cooper transforms into legendary conductor and composer Leonard Bernstein in "Maestro", which got its world premiere in Venice Saturday ahead of a disastrous screening for Roman Polanski's latest and possibly final film.
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Venice Film Festival: A toast to the dying powers of old: Difficult older gentlemen who have nothing left to lose, let alone a reputation: Woody Allen and Roman ...
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The Vibes Are Off at Venice: If nothing else persuades the AMTP that we need the striking SAG actors back, let it be this photo of Harmony Korine promoting his ...
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»Maestro« at the Venice Film Festival: Masters of Self-Presentation: »Maestro« by and with Bradley Cooper was considered one of the highlights in Venice. However ...
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Paid articlePaid Roman Polanski and Bradley Cooper headline the Venice Film Festival on Saturday, though controversy and a Hollywood strike mean neither is attending.
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Venice's Alberto Barbera On Oscar Hopefuls, Polanski And The Strike: The Venice chief spoke to us about a stellar 80th edition lineup that remains strong despite ...
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Door from home where Sharon Tate was murdered by Manson family up for auction: The white cottage-style front door, where Roman Polanski lived with Sharon Tate ...
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The Palace Clip Previews New Roman Polanski Movie: A new clip from The Palace previews a new black comedy movie directed by Roman Polanski that will arrive in ...
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Just a minute...: Holocaust-Überlebender, Fliehender vor der US-Justiz, #MeToo-Verdächtiger: Oscar-Gewinner Roman Polanski wird am Freitag 90
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It’s Okay to Like Good Art by Bad People: Art transcends the artist.
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Roman Polanski, David Bowie, and a New Solution to the Problem of Art Made by Monstrous Men
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Rosemary’s Baby Prequel Apartment 7A Gets First Details: A Rosemary's Baby prequel film is apparently in the works, with World of Reel reporting that a ...
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Venice Film Festival lineup includes David Fincher's The Killer and movies by Mann, Allen, Polanski, and more
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Would Oscar Wilde have survived in the #MeToo era?: Hugh Linehan: Wilde and Roman Polanski both took advantage of positions of power and privilege to sexually ...
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53 Years After the Manson Murders: The Manson Family Massacre: A barbaric series of murders in California shocked the world almost 54 years ago ...
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Quick Glance: Leslie van Houten: Manson Cult Follower Released
- Former Manson cult member released after Los Angeles murder spree
- Van Houten allowed to leave prison following court of appeals ruling
- Pregnant actress Sharon Tate: the most famous victim of the Manson cult
- Manson Family members murdered seven people in 1969 under the guidance of their leader
Locarno Film Festival: Marco Solari on his withdrawal, Polanski, Cancel Culture: Two years ago, the president of the Locarno film festival barely survived a ...
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Start the week with a film: In ‘Frantic’, Harrison Ford is on an impossible quest (again)
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The Ezra Miller conundrum: are superhero blockbusters too big to cancel?: Donald Clarke: Some are asking why the actor hasn’t received the Woody Allen or Roman ...
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