Some industry heavy hitters support Roman Polanski after his arrest . Many in the international film community continue to hail him as a hero . The celebrated director fled the United States and settled in France to escape jail , but by the standards of those in Hollywood , the case is ancient history . Polanski has remained a Hollywood insider while living as a fugitive . Film festival president : ` ` I think he is one of our most important artists and we are very proud that he was able to make this film.
Some industry heavy hitters support Roman Polanski after his arrest . Many in the international film community continue to hail him as a hero . Polanski has remained a Hollywood insider while living as a fugitive . Film festival president : `` I think he is one of our most important artists and we are very proud that he was able to make this film.