Seu Jorge starred in the film “City of God” and has released several critically acclaimed albums. His new film, “The Escapist”, is released on 20 June and “América Brasil”, his latest album, comes out on 23 June.
- 1 Does art make a difference? Yes. It especially makes a difference for those who dedicate themselves to art and give their lives to it. I have experienced at first hand how art can change your life: without art, I wouldn’t be able to travel, or have the friends and the life I have today.
- 2 Should politics and art mix? I do not think that politics and art are a good combination – I have never seen it work well. Art should have the freedom to be concerned with expressing beauty and subjective issues that politics cannot deal with.
- 3 Is your work for the many or for the few? It is for everyone, for those that are interested. It is for whoever can access it.
- 4 If you were world leader, what would be your first law? I’m not good with laws, so the possibility for me to be a world leader is limited. I would prefer to assert my leadership not through laws, but through positive example.
- 5 Who would be your top advisers? A leader looks for many qualities. I would select the people whom I trust most – those who have supported me and journeyed with me.
- 6What, if anything, would you censor? It is very difficult for me, as an artist, to consider censorship. To an artist, censorship signifies subordination or domination. I believe nothing should be censored.
- 7 If you had to banish one public figure, who would it be? The corrupt! And the unpunished – those who get away with committing crimes and are not made responsible for their acts. Those that massacre millions for their own benefit.
- 8 What are the rules that you live by? I don’t really have rules. My behaviour is governed by my responsibilities.
- 9 Do you love your country? Obviously, very much. I love Brazil – I’m crazy about my country.
- 10 Are we all doomed? I prefer to think of new beginnings. Anything can happen in this world. Maybe a new genius will be born, someone who can find a solution. Maybe children will change the world and a new leader will emerge.
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