Roman Polanski
Roman Polanski
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Full Name and Common Aliases
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Rajmund Roman Thierry Polański was born on August 18, 1933, in Paris, France. He is commonly known as Roman Polanski.
Birth and Death Dates
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August 18, 1933 (born)
(Note: As of this writing, Roman Polanski is still alive.)
Nationality and Profession(s)
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Polish-French-American film director, producer, screenwriter, actor, and composer.
Early Life and Background
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Roman Polanski was born to a Polish family in Paris. His father, Ryszard Polański, was a lawyer who later became an Olympic fencing champion. Roman's mother, Bula Łempicka, was a painter and model. The family moved back to Poland when Polanski was three years old.
Polanski began acting at the age of nine in Polish films. He continued to act throughout his childhood and teenage years, eventually moving to England to pursue an acting career. In 1958, he made his directorial debut with the film "A Knot of Three."
Major Accomplishments
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Roman Polanski's achievements as a filmmaker are numerous:
Won the Academy Award for Best Director in 2003 for "The Pianist"
Nominated for three more Oscars: Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Adapted Screenplay for "The Pianist"
Directed critically acclaimed films such as "Rosemary's Baby," "Chinatown," and "Tess"
Won the Palme d'Or at Cannes Film Festival in 1962 for "The Leopard"
Member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the British Film Institute, and other prestigious film organizationsNotable Works or Actions
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Some of Polanski's most notable works include:
Rosemary's Baby (1968): A psychological horror film about a young woman who suspects that her husband has made a pact with Satan to father the Antichrist.
Chinatown (1974): A neo-noir mystery film set in Los Angeles during the 1930s, which explores themes of corruption and power struggles.
Tess (1979): An adaptation of Thomas Hardy's novel "Tess of the d'Urbervilles," a tragic love story about a young woman who becomes pregnant out of wedlock.
Polanski has also made headlines for personal reasons:
In 1969, Polanski was involved in the Manson Family murders when he and actress Sharon Tate were targeted by Charles Manson's followers. Tate was tragically killed.
In 1977, Polanski was accused of raping a 13-year-old girl at Jack Nicholson's home. He fled to France before being convicted and sentenced to prison.
Impact and Legacy
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Roman Polanski's impact on the film industry is undeniable:
Has influenced numerous directors, including Martin Scorsese and Steven Spielberg
Pioneered new styles of filmmaking with his use of long takes and camera angles
Continues to create thought-provoking films that explore complex themes and ideasWhy They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
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Roman Polanski is widely quoted and remembered for:
His innovative approach to storytelling and filmmaking techniques
His exploration of mature themes, including sex, death, and corruption
His contributions to the development of film as an art form
Polanski's legacy extends beyond his films; he has also inspired generations of filmmakers and artists.
Quotes by Roman Polanski
With each film, i need an artistic challenge so I don’t get bored! I like to tackle challenges.
I don’t really know what is shocking. When you tell the story of a man who is beheaded, you have to show how they cut off his head. If you don’t, it’s like telling a dirty joke and leaving out the punch line.
To the audience it doesn’t really matter how much the director struggled with an actor. It’s the result that counts.
I can only say that whatever my life and work have been, I’m not envious of anyone-and this is my biggest satisfaction.
I admire actors for their infinite patience. That’s why they need all those trailers and all their crowd of people who pamper them. But it is a drag to get up sometimes at 4:30 in the morning and get into makeup, and wait forever until they call you onto the set.
I sometimes cry in the moments that are not necessarily dramatic or tragic in the films, often because of the music. I wonder whether it’s the music that has that effect on you in this film.
In Paris, one is always reminded of being a foreigner. If you park your car wrong, it is not the fact that it’s on the sidewalk that matters, but the fact that you speak with an accent.