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‘Dovecote’ Star Zoe Saldaña And Director Marco Perego On Power Of Perception And Women’s Freedom In Their Prison-Led Oscar-Qualifying Short Film
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scrn loglineMarried Hollywood power couple Marco Perego and Zoe Saldaña bring the untold stories of women in a Venetian prison to life in their thought-provoking Oscar-qualifying short film 'Dovecote'.beat sheet- The film was shot inside Giudecca's working women's prison on an island in the Venetian lagoon, giving it an authentic, immersive feel that brings the audience face-to-face with the plight of these overlooked inmates.
- As the film's director, Marco Perego drew inspiration from his own Italian heritage and the rich cultural history of Venice to craft a visually stunning and emotionally resonant portrayal of women's freedom and the power of perception.
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‘Dovecote’ Star Zoe Saldaña And Director Marco Perego On Power Of Perception And Women’s Freedom In Their Prison-Led Oscar-Qualifying Short Film
DeadlineStory by Destiny Jackson
scrn logline
Married Hollywood power couple Marco Perego and Zoe Saldaña bring the untold stories of women in a Venetian prison to life in their thought-provoking Oscar-qualifying short film 'Dovecote'.
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- The film was shot inside Giudecca's working women's prison on an island in the Venetian lagoon, giving it an authentic, immersive feel that brings the audience face-to-face with the plight of these overlooked inmates.
- As the film's director, Marco Perego drew inspiration from his own Italian heritage and the rich cultural history of Venice to craft a visually stunning and emotionally resonant portrayal of women's freedom and the power of perception.
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Zoe Saldaña, Marco Perego, Giudecca's working women's prison, 'Dovecote'