Waterford Film for 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 find a 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
