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The Blue Trail

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The Blue Trail
PortugueseO último azul
Directed byGabriel Mascaro
Written by
  • Tibério Azul
  • Gabriel Mascaro
Produced by
  • Rachel Daisy Ellis
  • Sandino Saravia Vinay
Starring
CinematographyGuilherme Garza
Edited by
Music byMemo Guerra
Production
companies
  • Desvia Filmes
  • Cinevinay
  • Viking Film
  • Quijote Cine
Distributed by
  • Vitrine Filmes
  • Lucky Number
  • Cinemart
Release dates
  • February 2025 (2025-02) (Berlinale)
  • 2025 (2025) (Theaters)
Running time
85 minutes
Countries
  • Brazil
  • Mexico
  • Chile
  • Netherlands
Language
  • Portuguese

The Blue Trail (Portuguese: O último azul) is an upcoming science fiction, fantasy film directed by Gabriel Mascaro. The film follows Tereza, 77, who defying government order to relocate, embarks on a journey through the Amazon that changes her destiny forever.[1]

The international co-production between Brazil, Mexico, Chile, and Netherlands was selected in the Competition at the 75th Berlin International Film Festival, where it will compete for the Golden Bear and have first screening in February 2025 at Berlinale Palast.[2]

Synopsis

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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.

Cast

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  • Denise Weinberg as Tereza
  • Rodrigo Santoro as Cadu
  • Miriam Socorrás as Roberta
  • Adanilo as Ludemir

Release

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The Blue Trail will have its world premiere in February 2025, as part of the 75th Berlin International Film Festival, in Competition.[3][4]

The film has joined inaugural slate of newly-launched Paris-based sales company Lucky Number. They acquired sales rights of the film in January 2025.[5]

Accolades

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Award Date of ceremony Category Recipient Result Ref.
Berlin International Film Festival 23 February 2025 Golden Bear The Blue Trail Pending [6]

References

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  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. ^ Davide Abbatescianni (21 January 2025). "The Berlinale unveils the titles playing in its Competition and its Perspectives and Berlinale Special strands". Cineuropa. Retrieved 22 January 2025.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ 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.
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