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Roman Polanski

Roman Polanski, born in 1933, is a renowned French-Polish director. In the 1960s, his films "Rosemary's Baby" and "Dance of the Vampires" made him world famous.

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French-Polish director Roman Polanski

Roman Polanski: French court acquits director in libel trial

At issue was not whether Polanski raped actress Charlotte Lewis, rather whether he had abused his right to free speech.
Rule of LawMay 14, 2024
A woman in a black gown reaching out to her dog on the red carpet

Venice film festival: The tops and the flops

Polanski's selection in the competition sparked controversy — but how was his film? Our DW reporter reveals his faves.
FilmSeptember 8, 2023
Film still 'Priscilla': actors who look like Elvis and Priscilla Presley about to kiss on wedding day.

Venice film fest celebrates cinema despite Hollywood strikes

Fewer stars will attend, but Priscilla Presley and Adam Driver may appear. Other picks have sparked controversy.
FilmAugust 29, 2023
Polen Gliwice | Familie Buchała | Roman Polanski

Israel honors couple who hid director Roman Polanski in WWII

A couple who risked their lives to help shelter Jewish filmmaker Roman Polanski during World War II have been honored.
CultureOctober 19, 2020
Szene aus Rope Cocktail für eine Leiche von Alfred Hitchcock

Deserted island or phone booth: Films with a claustrophobic bent

What happens when people are confined to a very defined, perhaps small, space? Movie fans know.
CultureApril 19, 202010 images
Paris Cesar Awards Anti Polanski Protest

Polanski wins best director at fraught French Oscars

The French-Polish director has been plagued with sexual abuse accusations.
FilmFebruary 29, 2020
Roman Polanski receiving 'Zloty Glan' award in Lodz, Poland

Roman Polanski cancels visit to Polish film school

The French-Polish director called off the visit after students objected to his presence over rape allegations.
CultureNovember 30, 2019
A still from the movie Joker, showing Joaquin Phoenix in character

'Joker' wins best film at Venice Film Festival

The dark drama that details the transformation of one of Batman's most notorious villains got the top nod in Venice.
CultureSeptember 7, 2019
Roman Polanski

Mixed emotions as Roman Polanski turns 85

Can the director's extensive professional work be considered without reflecting on his controversial private life?
FilmAugust 17, 2018
Roman Polanski directing The Pianist

Ten of Roman Polanski's most memorable films

Roman Polanski
FilmAugust 17, 201810 images
Emmanuelle Seigner

Polanski's wife rejects Academy invitation

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences expelled Polanski in May over a 1977 statutory rape conviction.
CultureJuly 8, 2018
A combination picture of Roman Polanski and Bill Cosby

Oscars Academy expels Cosby, Polanski

The actor and the director were found ineligible for membership for violating the Academy's revised standards of conduct
CultureMay 3, 2018
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Kino - The Movie Magazine

KINO Favorites presents ten masterpieces that deserve the Oscar for Best Picture.
CultureMarch 7, 201812:16 min
Roman Polanski

New investigation into Roman Polanski

An investigation has been opened into claims by an artist that director Roman Polanski sexually molested her as a child.
CultureDecember 13, 2017
Still from "The Virgin Suicides"

KINO favorites: 7 great directing debuts

Low budget productions that launched stellar careers: DW's KINO team picks its seven favorite directorial debuts.
CultureNovember 24, 2017
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KINO Favorites: 7 great directorial debuts

These low budget productions launched stellar careers: DW's KINO team picks its seven favorite director's first films.
CultureNovember 24, 20177 images
Polanski followed by press in Krakow court

Polanski spared new rape investigation

Renate Langer is the fourth woman to say the director sexually assaulted her in her teens.
CrimeNovember 8, 2017
Sex-Sakandale von Prominenten

Polanski under probe over rape allegations

It is the fourth time that a woman has publicly accused the Oscar-winning director of sexual assault.
CrimeOctober 4, 2017
Polanski at a press conference in Krakow

US judge refuses to end Polanski sex case

A US judge has dismissed a plea by a woman raped as a teenager by film director Roman Polanski to close the case.
CrimeAugust 19, 2017
Polen Kraukau Roman Polanski Verhandlung Auslieferung

Polanski's victim begs court to end rape case

The US woman, who was raped by Roman Polanski when she was a teenager, spoke out for Polanski before court.
CrimeJune 10, 2017
Roman Polanski in Cannes

Court rejects Polanski's bid to end rape case

A judge has refused a request by director Roman Polanski to bring an end to his 40-year-old underage rape case.
Law and JusticeApril 4, 2017
Director Roman Polanski

New hearing for Roman Polanski in 40-year-old sex case

Will fugitive director Roman Polanski become a free man 40 years after pleading guilty to sex with a minor?
CultureMarch 20, 2017
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Mass murderer Charles Manson 'seriously ill'

Charles Manson, leader of the infamous Manson family, has been hospitalized and is reportedly "seriously ill."
LifestyleJanuary 4, 2017
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Inside Europe 08.12.2016

On this week's show: How politics are playing with populist tactics to win elections: the aftermath of the votes in Austria and Italy. Also, protecting Polanski in Poland. Have you ever wondered what your Prime Minister earns and pays in tax? Well in Norway you can find out. Are Caesarians changing human evolution? And why there is a fly in the centuries old beer purity laws in Germany.
PoliticsDecember 9, 201654:59 min
Polen Kraukau Roman Polanski Verhandlung Auslieferung

Polish court refuses to extradite Polanski

The aging filmmaker has yet again dodged punishment from the US justice system for a decades-old rape conviction.
Law and JusticeDecember 6, 2016
Polen Kraukau Roman Polanski Verhandlung Auslieferung

Polish court blocks push to extradite Polanski

Poland's Supreme Court has upheld a decision not to extradite filmmaker Roman Polanski to the US on charges of rape.
CrimeDecember 6, 2016
Filmmaker Roman Polanski, Copyright: ALBERTO PIZZOLI/AFP/GettyImages

Poland reopens extradition process for Polanski

Poland's new government wants to appeal a 2015 court ruling against the extradition of filmmaker Roman Polanski.
May 31, 2016
Roman Polanski in court in Krakow, Copyright: REUTERS/Kacper Pempel

Film director Polanski avoids extradition

Convicted for having sexually abused a child in 1977, filmmaker Roman Polanski is wanted in the US.
October 30, 2015
Roman Polanski

Polanski court to rule in April

Roman Polanski has testified in Poland regarding a US request for his extradition for sexually assaulting a teen.
February 25, 2015
Roman Polanski bei Gericht in Krakau

Roman Polanski extradition case opens in Poland

A Polish court has begun considering arguments in the extradition case of Oscar-winning film director Roman Polanski.
February 25, 2015
Polnisch-Französisch Regisseur Roman Polanski

Appeal against historic sex case rejected

Award winning film director Roman Polanski has lost his latest bid to have a decades-old sex case dismissed. He was charged more than thirty years ago with the rape of a minor.
December 24, 2014
Filmfestival Locarno 2014 Jury

Locarno Film Festival

Locarno presents the cinema stars of today - and yesterday.
CultureAugust 7, 20149 images

Cannes Film Festival 2013

Cannes Film Festival 2013
May 14, 201315 images

Studio centenary

Potsdam declares 2011 as the "Year of Film" in honor of Babelsberg Studios' 100th birthday.
August 2, 2011
Roman Polanski

Europe's Oscars

Director Roman Polanski receives award as best director at European Film Awards.
December 5, 2010
Roman Polanski

Polanski freed

Switzerland has freed film director Roman Polanski, rejecting an American extradition request.
July 12, 2010
Turkish director Semih Kaplanoglu poses with his Golden Bear award

Bears like honey

Surprise winner of the much-coveted Golden Bear at the Berlinale is the Turkish drama "Bal" (Honey).
February 21, 2010
Roman Polanski directing "The Ghost" in Usedom, Germany

Extradition case

A Swiss court has granted bail to Oscar-winning film director Roman Polanski.
November 25, 2009

"Horrifyingly Close to the Truth"

Roman Polanski's semi-autobiographical film on the experience of a Jewish musician in the Warsaw Ghetto opens across Germany this week.
October 24, 2002

Palms, Pomp and Politics in Cannes

When the curtain rises in Cannes, the usual star-studded list of actors and directors will parade their creations across center stage. But this year the less glamorous issue of politics will also compete for attention.
May 16, 2002

Echoes of Angels Singing the Blues

Despite a new repertoire of lively cinematic fare, the legendary Babelsberg film studio's signature allure remains its brilliant yet shadowy German history.
February 6, 2002