krainian model has taken legal action against the organisers of the , claiming that she was mistreated by a security guard on the red carpet. According to BBC News, Pontyjska, who works as a presenter for , alleges that she was "brutally" restrained as she attempted to enter the cinema with a legitimate ticket for the premiere of Marcello Mio. She described the incident as a "bear hug" and expressed feeling scared during the encounter.
In addition to Pontyjska, singer also had a heated exchange with the same security guard at the prestigious French event. The model's complaint is supported by footage showing the guard challenging several guests, including South Korean actress and Dominican actress . The incident involving Pontyjska and the security guard has gained significant attention, with a video of the altercation being viewed over 16 million times on TikTok.
Pontyjska took to social media to share pictures of documents accusing the festival of "physical assault and psychological damage." She also stated that her reputation had been harmed and is seeking 100,000 euros (£85,000) in damages. The festival organisers have not yet responded to requests for comment regarding the allegations.
The video footage captured the moment when Pontyjska was allegedly restrained by the security guard at the top of the steps to the Palais des Festivals. In the video, the guard appears to usher Pontyjska in before putting both arms around her, leading to a brief struggle. Pontyjska almost.