As Woody Allen and Roman Polanski continue to be welcomed with open arms at European film festivals, BRIAN VINER asks - why are the French and Italians happy to applaud movies made by men accused of appalling sex crimes?
‘The Palace’ Review: Roman Polanski’s Dreadful Hotel Comedy Makes The Controversial Director A Laughing Stock – Venice Film Festival
Roman Polanski Fails to Stir Up Venice Buzz as ‘The Palace’ Premieres to Meager Applause