Ukrainian Model Says She’s Suing Over Run-In With Cannes Security Guard

A Ukrainian model says she plans to sue the Cannes Film Festival after she was filmed being physically dragged by a female security official outside the Palais des Festivals earlier this month.

Sawa Pontyjska appeared to be trying to pose for pictures at the top of the red-carpeted steps into the convention center on May 21 when the guard grabbed her, wrapping her arms around the model and pushing her away from the entrance. Pontyjska, looking confused, stumbled and squatted down on her heels before breaking free from the guard and moving away.

The guard has been identified in reports as the same official who allegedly had similar physical altercations with several other Cannes guests, including singer Kelly Rowland, who was photographed in a heated conversation with security after allegedly being ordered “to get off” the red carpet by the woman.

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