Waterford Film fot All – The Blue Trail
In the near future, older citizens in Brazil are sent to distant ‘colonies’ for their final years. 77-year-old Teresa, however, refuses to accept that fate. She is instead determined to fulfill her ultimate dream – to fly in an airplane.
After breaking free from the authorities, she embarks on an eventful boat voyage down the Amazon river to finda willing pilot. Encountering new friends and experiences along the way, she discovers afreedom she never knew she was missing.Part adventure film, part dystopian sci-fi and part coming of (old) age story, The Blue Trail is the vibrant and playful new film from acclaimed Brazilian filmmaker Gabriel Mascaro (NeonBull, Divine Love).
Reviews
“★★★★” Weinberg’s defiant performance anchors the wild ride Berlin Silver Bear winner is often striking as it leans into watery expanses and rainforest.” – Tara Brady, The Irish Times
“Pitched somewhere between science-fiction and fable, director Gabriel Mascaro’sThe BlueTrailfinds a beacon of optimism within its own dystopian view of the future.” – Peter Debruge, Variety
Awards
Winner – Silver Bear Grand Jury Prize, Berlin International Film Festival 2025
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Language: Portuguese (with English subtitles)
Director: Gabriel Mascaro
Cast: Denise Weinberg, Rodrigo Santoro, Miriam Socarras
