Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired

Year: 2008
Director: Marina Zenovich
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Marina Zenovich's new documentary examines the public scandal and private tragedy which led to legendary director Roman Polanski's sudden flight from the United States.
Revisiting many of the key players in the case, and without apologizing for its title character, the film explores the tragedies that might have influenced Polanski's behavior, as well as the little-known specifics of the case.
Over a dozen friends, actors and law-enforcement officials are interviewed in the film, including: Fmr. Defense Attorney Douglas Dalton, speaking about the case for the first time in 30 years; Fmr. Assistant DA Roger Gunson, who prosecuted it but ended up being sympathetic to Polanski; Samantha (Gailey) Geimer, the victim; Lawrence Silver, Samantha's attorney; producer Andrew Braunsberg, a close Polanski friend; Philip Vannater of the LAPD (Ret.); Dave Wells and Jim Grodin, Assistant DAs (both Ret.); Richard Brenneman, reporter for the Santa Monica Evening Outlook; Marilyn Beck, Hollywood Gossip Columnist; actress Mia Farrow; Hawk Koch, producer; Dr. Ronald Markman, psychiatrist; Lorenzo Semple, Jr., screenwriter; and others.

EMMY Awards – Outstanding Writing for Nonfiction Programming
EMMY Awards – Outstanding Directing for Nonfiction Programming
Broadcast Film Critics Association Awards 2009 Nominated Critics Choice Award Best Documentary Feature
Gotham Awards 2008 Nominated Best Documentary:
Marina Zenovich, Jeffrey Levy-Hinte, Lila Yacoub
Sundance Film Festival 2008 Won Documentary Film Editing Award -
Joe Bini, Nominated Grand Jury Prize Documentary - Marina Zenovich

8th of October, Thursday - 20:30 (Hall #3 «Rome»)
10th of October, Saturday - 17:30 (Hall #1 «London»)
11th of October, Sunday - 21:00 (Hall #1 «London»)

The film will be presented by Marina Zenovich and discussion with the audience will follow.