Actress Zoe Saldana is taking on a new role in the film ‘The Absence of Eden,’ directed by her husband, Marco Perego-Saldaña. This powerful movie delves into the life of an undocumented immigrant who flees her home in Mexico for sanctuary, highlighting the human aspect of the polarizing issue of immigration.
The inspiration for this project stems from a personal endeavor by Perego-Saldaña in 2016, where he created a sculpture representing immigrant children who tragically died during their journey from Syria to Italy. This moving tribute now stands in a museum in Vancouver, Canada, serving as a reminder of the global human experience.
Perego-Saldaña dedicated two years to researching and traveling to fully understand and authentically portray the stories woven into ‘The Absence of Eden.’ He made multiple trips to the U.S.-Mexico border with his co-writer, aiming to capture the complexities and nuances of the immigration narrative.
Zoe Saldana emphasized the importance of exploring all perspectives on the issue, engaging in uncomfortable conversations with individuals on both sides of the border. From migrants compelled to seek a better life to law enforcement agents torn between duty and personal beliefs, ‘The Absence of Eden’ promises a multidimensional approach to the immigration discourse.
Prepare to be moved by the emotional depth of Zoe Saldana’s performance as she navigates the intricate web of human experiences in ‘The Absence of Eden,’ a film that transcends political divides to focus on the universal themes of migration and humanity.