Polanski plans to film Dickens' classic

Oscar-winning director Roman Polanski's dark vision is going to take a rest in his next production.

The notorious film-maker plans to bring a feature length version of Charles Dickens' classic "Oliver Twist" to the screen.

He and "The Pianist" screenwriter Ronald Harwood will turn the huge novel into a two hour movie for children - they have previously collaborated on the Oscar-winning film "The Pianist".

Polanski plans to film in Britain and according to imdb.com says, "I love Dickens and I want to make a family movie."