Marco Perego on Producing Cannes Winners 'Fjord' and 'Minotaur' and the Threat to Indie Cinema
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Nick Vivarelli
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Summary
Italian multi-hyphenate Marco Perego discusses his role as producer of Cannes winners 'Fjord' (Palme d'Or) and 'Minotaur' (Grand Prix), his mission to foster collaboration in cultural expression, and his concerns about indie cinema being under threat. The article covers his diverse career as a visual artist, director, former soccer player, and husband of Zoe Saldaña, as well as his involvement in James Gray's projects.
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We need to foster collaboration in cultural expression.
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