To talk about a different movie, I was so surprised when I realized you were in Drained (Cheiro de Ralo). I totally didn’t recognize you! It’s one of my favorite films of 2006. Yes (laughs). It’s a great movie, isn’t it? Wonderful! I’m glad you saw it! It’s such a small part that I had. That’s the kind of thing where moviemaking is all pleasure. What are your favorite types of movies right now? Such a difficult question. Right now I’m really into Wong Kar-wai’s films. What do you do when you’re not in front of the camera? I love going to the movies. I like watching summer blockbusters, or smart films, or short films. I also love to run in the park, see my friends. I love to go to the park and read. Waking up and reading the newspapers is a pleasure. Do you read about politics? I like politics. I like to read about the world and Brazil. Whenever I’m overseas I like to read internet news to keep up with Brazilian news. You should know about everything in your world as opposed to just where you live. What kind of music? I’ve been listening to different bands, depending on my mood. Right now I’m really into Canadian bands. One is called Metric. Really good band. Been listening to Radiohead, their last CD is so good. Any brazilian music? Nacao Zumbi, folk music from Recife, rock’n’roll with electric guitar, etc…. Do you listen to Yvette Sangalo, Brazil’s ultra-popular pop singer? Yes, well, she is mega popular in Brazil. I don’t listen much to her music but I love her voice and truly admire her as an artist. You really know a lot about Brazil, don’t you? Yes, my girlfriend is from there. So what’s next for you? Probably travel to the States at the end of September to support Blindness. I’m also going to go to the Venice Festival where I will be part of the jury. I was really shy about accepting. That’s brilliant, Alice! I know, tell me about it. For someone who loves movies, it’s perfection. For ten days, watching movies, it doesn’t get any better.

Alice Braga appears next in Fernando Meirelles’ Blindness, Crossing Over, and Repossession Mambo.