The Confederacy of Dunces grows. But not all of Polanski's friends are joining.

The French director Luc Besson refused to sign the petition calling for Polanski's release.

He said: "I have a lot of affection for him, he is a man that I like very much but nobody should be above the law. I don't know the details of this case, but I think that when you don't show up for trial, you are taking a risk."

If Luc knew the "details" of the case he might feel even more strongly.