But [artistic class] support was not universal; Luc Besson, a prominent French film director and producer, was not on the list, though he describes himself as a Polanski friend. “This is a man who I love a lot and know a little bit,” Mr. Besson said in a radio interview with RTL Soir. “Our daughters are good friends. But there is one justice, and that should be the same for everyone. I will let justice happen.” He added, , “I don’t have any opinion on this, but I have a daughter, 13 years old. And if she was violated, nothing would be the same, even 30 years later.
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Polanski Case Exposes Divisions in France - NYTimes.com Sawickipedia: Well said Luc. Well said. I am very encouraged by the fact that 30,000 respondents to a newspaper online poll - 70% said Polanski deserves to face justice for his *admitted* crime. |