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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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Venice film festival: The tops and the flops

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

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

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

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

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

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
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