How does Jessica Alba’s character in this movie differ from her previous roles?
David Moreau: Jessica took this part because she feels that she’s at a point in her career where she wants to be taken seriously as an actress, and not just be known for her looks. When we talked to Jessica about playing the part of Sydney, the blind violinist, she told us that she thought the role was very beautiful and intelligent…We liked her immediately. Xavier Palud: Her character in the film is similar to the girl from the Hong Kong version in that they’re both blind but very independent women who are given the chance to see again and then realise they have this strange ability to see the world differently from everyone else. It’s the most challenging role that Jessica’s ever had because her looks aren’t a big part of the story. It’s about her character, and Jessica also had the challenge of playing a blind character, which isn’t easy, not to mention the violin part which was almost impossible. How long did she spend learning to play violin? David Moreau: She spent three months j
