The Blue Trail (Portuguese: O Último Azul) is a 2025 science fiction, fantasy film directed by Gabriel Mascaro. Starring Denise Weinberg and Rodrigo Santoro, the film follows the 77-year-old Tereza, forced to retire from her job and placed under the guardianship of her daughter, who defies a government order for relocation imposed to its growing elderly population, embarking instead on a personal journey through the Amazon.[1]

It had its world premiere at the main competition of the 75th Berlin International Film Festival,[2] on 16 February 2025, where it won the Silver Bear Grand Jury Prize.[3]

Synopsis

In an effort to boost the economy, the government creates distant colonies for the elderly, ensuring them a comfortable end to their lives. Teresa, a 77-year-old finds herself unexpectedly included in the program due to a lowered age threshold. With only days left before her relocation, she decides to defy her fate and embarks on a journey through the Amazon to fulfill one last wish: to take her first airplane ride. Because permission is refused, she secretly embarks on a boat trip as an illicit passenger and has numerous encounters along the way. Despite setbacks and near failures to her plans, she is able to use her life's savings to find happiness.

Cast

The cast and the director of the film at the Berlinale, (from L to R) Miriam Socorrás, Rodrigo Santoro, Gabriel Mascaro, Denise Weinberg and Adanilo
  • Denise Weinberg as Tereza
  • Rodrigo Santoro as Cadu
  • Miriam Socorrás as Roberta
  • Adanilo as Ludemir

Release

The Blue Trail had its world premiere on 16 February 2025, as part of the 75th Berlin International Film Festival, in competition.[4][5][6]

New, Paris-based sales company, Lucky Number acquired sales rights for the film in January 2025 as part of its inaugural roster.[7]

Accolades

Gabriel Mascaro, Winner of Silver Bear of Berlinale 2025
Award Date of ceremony Category Recipient Result Ref.
Berlin International Film Festival 23 February 2025 Golden Bear The Blue Trail Nominated [8]
Silver Bear Grand Jury Prize Won [9]
Prize of the Ecumenical Jury Won [10]
Berliner Morgenpost Readers' Jury Award [de] Won

References

  1. ^ "O último azul" [The Blue Trail]. Desvia (in Portuguese). 12 September 2024. Retrieved 22 January 2025.
  2. ^ Rosser, Michael (21 January 2025). "Berlin film festival reveals 2025 competition line-up 2025". ScreenDaily. Retrieved 22 January 2025.
  3. ^ Ntim, Zac (22 February 2025). "Berlin Film Festival: Norwegian Film 'Dreams (Sex Love)' Wins Golden Bear, Andrew Scott & Rose Byrne Take Acting Honors — Full List". Deadline. Retrieved 22 February 2025.
  4. ^ Davide Abbatescianni (21 January 2025). "The Berlinale unveils the titles playing in Competition and its Perspectives and Berlinale Special strands". Cineuropa. Retrieved 22 January 2025.
  5. ^ Ntim, Zac (22 January 2025). "Berlin Film Festival Lineup: Richard Linklater, Jessica Chastain, A$AP Rocky & Marion Cotillard Movies Among Vibrant Selection". Deadline. Retrieved 21 January 2025.
  6. ^ "The Blue Trail". Berlinale. 4 February 2025. Retrieved 4 February 2025.
  7. ^ Elsa Keslassy (21 January 2024). "Gabriel Mascaro's Dystopian Brazilian Film 'The Blue Trail' Joins Inaugural Sales Roster of Lucky Number Ahead of Berlinale Competition (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 22 January 2024.
  8. ^ Scott Roxborough (21 January 2025). "Berlin Film Festival Lineup: Movies From Richard Linklater, Michel Franco, Hang Song-Soo in Competition (Full List)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 22 January 2025.
  9. ^ Scott Roxborough (22 February 2025). "Norwegian Queer Love Story 'Dreams' Wins 75th Berlin Film Festival (Full Winners List)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 23 February 2025.
  10. ^ "Further Prizes". Berlinale. 22 February 2025. Retrieved 23 February 2025.
Allikas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Blue_Trail
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