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Zoe Saldaña's Hubby Dominates Cannes Fest
16 May
Summary
- Marco Perego has three films in competition at the Cannes Film Festival.
- Zoe Saldaña publicly praised her husband's ambition and work ethic.
- Perego's production company, Leaf Entertainment, aims to back top filmmakers.
Marco Perego, husband to actress Zoe Saldaña, is making a significant impact at the Cannes Film Festival with three of his produced films in competition. Saldaña shared her pride on social media, highlighting Perego's remarkable rise as a film producer and his strong work ethic. Perego's production company, Leaf Entertainment, founded after directing Saldaña in 'The Absence of Eden' (2023), is now backing highly anticipated films.
These include James Gray's 'Paper Tiger,' the Sebastian Stan-starrer 'Fjord,' and the Russian film 'Minotaur,' all vying for awards. Additionally, another Leaf Entertainment project, 'Butterfly Jam,' is screening outside of competition. Perego's strategic goal for his company is to collaborate with leading filmmakers to bring their visions to fruition.
While the US release dates for these three Cannes competition films are not yet set, they are anticipated to premiere in theaters sometime in 2026. Meanwhile, 'The Absence of Eden' is currently available for streaming on Hulu.
