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Polanski ‘finishing film in jail’
ShareDirector Roman Polanski is finishing his latest film from jail, according to screenwriter Robert Harris. Speaking at the Cheltenham Literature Festival, Harris said Polanski wanted to finish The Ghost in time for next February’s Berlin Film Festival. “He can make his wishes known from his cell. I don’t think he can make phone calls but he... »
Swiss novelist Chessex dies at 75
ShareAward-winning Swiss novelist Jacques Chessex has died after collapsing at a public event to discuss his work. The French-speaking Swiss writer received France’s prestigious Prix Goncourt for his novel L’ogre in 1973, becoming the first non-French winner. Chessex was taking part in a discussion at a library in Yverdon-Les-Bains about one of his novels being adapted... »
1stAngel discusses Polanski child abuse
ShareRoman Polanski agreed to pay his victim of sexual assault $500,000, 15 years after he fled the US, according to court documents released to the media. The French-Polish director is being held in Switzerland on a US arrest warrant over his 1977 conviction for unlawful sex with a 13-year-old girl. The confidential deal between Mr Polanski... »
Singer Doherty fined for drug use
Singer Pete Doherty is fined for drug use in Switzerland shortly after his flight lands, Geneva police have confirmed. »
Nighty Night by Lawrence Supino
ShareThe original oil on canvas of “Nighty Night” was sold to a private collector in Europe through a gallery in Switzerland. Commissions are available. Please visit Lawrence’s website or contact him for more info. . . Lawrence Supino is a New York born and raised artist. His desire to create is inherent, so he says why he... »





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