Polanski said on Thursday that he would skip the celebration to avoid being “lynched,” but that didn’t prevent a protest by more than 100 people that was staged in front the venue by the advocacy group Osez le Feminisme.Nicolas Bedos’ “La Belle Epoque” won best original screenplay, supporting actress (for Fanny Ardant) and set design, while Céline Sciamma’s “Portrait Of A Lady On Fire,” the 18th-century-set romance, only best cinematography out of 10 nominations.
Set in Algiers in the 1990s, “Papicha” follows daring young women who refuse to bow down to fundamentalism and reject the new bans imposed by the radical Islamists as the women plan to put on a fashion show.The best actor award went to Roschdy Zem for his performance in Arnaud Desplechin’s “Oh Mercy.”It was a big night for films that had premiered at the Cannes Film Festival, including “Les Miserables,” “Portrait of a Young Lady on Fire” and “Oh Mercy,” which played in competition, “La Belle Epoque” out of competition, and “Papicha” in Un Certain Regard. Attempts by the U.S. to extradite him from Europe have been unsuccessful.His film, which also won for adapted screenplay and costumes, is a dramatization of the Alfred Dreyfus scandal in 19th century France. Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay Ronald Harwood: Nominee Oscar: Best Picture Roman Polanski Robert Benmussa Scandal strikes 'Tour de France of pigeon racing' as 11 birds dieGisèle Halimi, trailblazing French feminist MP and lawyer, dies aged 93Roman Polanski pulls out of César awards fearing 'lynching'Leadership of 'French Oscars' resigns amid Polanski controversyNantes Cathedral fire: church volunteer confesses to starting blazeNantes Cathedral fire started in three different places, say French policeOutrage as Polanski film nominated for 12 'French Oscars'Paris protesters mark fourth anniversary of Adama Traoré's death Roman Polanski was not present at the awards ... More. Although Polanski, 86, did not attend the ceremony — citing After the win was announced, actress Adele Haenel — the star of the film As she exited the venue, she yelled out “Shame!,” according to The disgraced film director was arrested for drugging and raping 13-year-old Samantha Greimer in 1977. Embattled director Roman Polanski has confirmed to the AFP that he will not be attending the Cesar Awards on Friday.. Roman Polanski was not present at the awards ceremony, being a fugitive from U.S. justice since fleeing the country in 1978. People is on Community! The emcee also made several jokes about Polanski through the evening, calling “An Officer and A Spy” “J’accuse Pedophile.”“La Fameuse Invasion des Ours en Sicile,” Lorenzo MattottiRÉMI DARU, SÉVERIN FAVRIAU, JEAN-PAUL HURIER – LA BELLE ÉPOQUE
Earlier in the day France’s culture minister entered the row saying that to give the controversial director a César would send the wrong signals.Franck Riester’s comments came hours after Polanski, 87, said he would not attend Friday’s awards ceremony for fear of being subject Women’s rights activists are furious the judges gave the director’s latest film numerous nominations.“It’s for each judge to take responsibility. People.com this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. He pleaded guilty to statutory rape but fled to Europe before completing his sentence.“Distinguishing Polanski is spitting in the face of all victims. Roman Polanski was not present at the awards ceremony, being a fugitive from U.S. justice since fleeing the country in 1978. "Roman Polanksi reaches the highpoint of his artful staging of psycho duels, which he began more than fifty years ago with "Knife in the Water" ("Nóz w wodzie"), with his film "Venus in Fur" ("La Vénus à la fourrure"). Jeremy Clapin’s Oscar-nominated “I Lost My Body” nabbed best animated feature and best original score. France's equivalent of the Oscars -- the Cesars -- was thrown into turmoil Friday after director Roman Polanski won top awards, prompting walkouts from actresses and protests outside the … The film considers the very process of an artistic creation as a sophisticated game between an artist and reality based on perpetual mutual manipulations and disguises. As part of the radical shake-up, the Cesar Academy’s president Alain Terzian was replaced by the producer Margaret Menegov, who will oversee a transition period until a new board is announced in April.Polanski has been living in exile in France since fleeing the U.S. in 1978, before he could be sentenced after pleading guilty to having sex with a 13-year-old girl. The film had won best screenplay at Cannes.Haenel, the star of “Portrait Of A Lady On Fire” and one of France’s top actors, seemed like a shoo-in for the best actress nod but the award went to Anais Desmoustier for “Alice And The Mayor.” The snub for Haenel raised eyebrows in the press room considering that she has been at the forefront of France’s #MeToo movement after alleging harassment by French director Christophe Ruggia from the age of 12.Mounia Meddour’s “Papicha” won best first film and female newcomer for Lyna Khoudri. Presenter Harrison Ford accepted the award on his behalf. Police and protesters clashed briefly outside the French “Oscars” ceremony on Friday evening as the Franco-Polish film director Roman Polanski was awarded the … "Roman Polanksi reaches the highpoint of his artful staging of psycho duels, which he began more ... Roman Polanski al Festival di Cannes 2013 Oscar al miglior regista 2003 Roman Polański, nato Rajmund Roman Thierry Polański (Parigi, 18 agosto 1933), è un regista, sceneggiatore, attore e produttore cinematografico polacco naturalizzato francese. Roman Polanski did not attend the ceremony.
Roman Polanski's Win at 'French Oscars' Prompts Several Women to Leave Show: 'Shame!' He was convicted and imprisoned and later exonerated in 1906. LONDON — Roman Polanski, the film director who fled the United States in 1978 while awaiting sentencing for unlawful sexual intercourse with a …