The couple say 'The Absence of Eden' doesn't take a political stance, but focuses on humanity, as Saldaña plays an undocumented immigrant who flees her home in Mexico for sanctuary.
Zoe Saldaña is known for starring in big sci-fi franchises like 'Avatar,' Star Trek' and 'Guardians of the Galaxy.'Now, she's taking on a new role, playing an undocumented immigrant who flees her home in Mexico for sanctuary. The film, 'The Absence of Eden,' is directed and co-written by her husband, Marco Perego.The movie does not take a political stance, the couple says, as it showcases the polarizing issue of immigration.
Perego spent two years researching and traveling to help tell this story for 'The Absence of Eden.' He traveled to the U.S.-Mexico border with his co-writer multiple times.'My biggest goal was to be as honest as possible when I was telling the story,' he said.Saldaña explained it wasn't only about sitting down with people who have been compelled to cross the border.
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