Review of Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired (2008) by Naira S — 10 Sep 2008

Interesting window to a particular moment of this brilliant director's life. Excellent, entertaining and disturbing.

This review of Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired (2008) was written by Naira S on 10 Sep 2008.

Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired has generally received positive reviews.

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The phrase in the title wanted and desired is offered by a producer friend of Polanski's who describes him as wanted in the United States,…

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