Roman Polański

Roman Polański is a Polish-French film director, producer, and screenwriter born in 1933. He is renowned for films like "Rosemary's Baby," "Chinatown," and "The Pianist," which have earned critical acclaim and numerous awards. Polański's career has been marked by personal and legal controversies, including a highly publicized case in the 1970s involving the sexual assault of a minor, for which he fled the United States to avoid sentencing. Despite this, his artistic contributions to cinema remain influential, showcasing his unique storytelling and directorial style across various genres.