# Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired (2008)

> An incisive archival investigation of Roman Polanski’s 1977 case, exposing how celebrity, media spectacle, and judicial ambition distort the pursuit of justice.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/10116

## Facts

- Runtime: 99 min
- Genres: Documentary
- Director: Marina Zenovich
- Cast: Andrew Braunsberg, Richard Brenneman, Douglas Dalton, Marilyn Beck, Steve Barshop, Madeline Bessmer, Michael M. Crain, Samantha Geimer
- TMDB rating: 6.3/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1157705/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: serious, unsettling, analytical, focused viewing, film history study

## Synopsis

A deep dive into the life of a controversial filmmaker and the chaos that ensued from a scandal.

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