'Will the Golden Lion go to a rapist?' reads one of the banners, which appeared Sunday morning on the Lido near the main festival thoroughfare.
, said they were investigating to try and find out who was behind the protest. They did not disclose if they were pursuing specific charges against the protesters.
The protest slogans make reference to Polanski and Woody Allen —”Coupe de Chance: la justice ne fait pas son travail” . One accuses the festival of being “80 years behind,” a reference to the Biennale’s 80th anniversary this year. Another asks the question: “Will the Golden Lion go to a rapist?” referring to Polanski’sJudging by the critical response to Polanski’s latest, there is little chance of the 90-year-old filmmaker, winning much on the Lido.
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