Dominic Patten, Nellie Andreeva Embrace of the Serpent director Ciro Guerra is vehemently denying the sexual harassment and assault allegations made against him earlier this week.
Seven women are claiming the Oscar nominated filmmaker harassed them and an eighth is asserting that Guerra raped her, according to an article published on June 24 in the online magazine Volcanicas.
None of the accusers wanted their identities revealed in the detailed article. All members of the film industry in various capacities, the accusers also said that they will not pursue legal remedies in order to avoid a public “backlash.” Columbian director Guerra says he will in fact head to the courts – though it is unclear exactly who he intends to sue.
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