Polanski retrospective sparks protest in Paris
PARIS — French feminist groups on Monday staged a protest against a retrospective honouring director Roman Polanski at film institute La Cinematheque Francaise.
A few dozen protesters gathered near the Paris institute as the event was starting Monday night, booing as Polanski attended the opening.
Two members of the Femen activist group went topless near Polanski inside the film institute, shouting “no honour for rapists.” They were quickly taken outside by security staff, where they continued to protest.
La Cinematheque Francaise maintained its program despite criticism in the wake of allegations against Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein.