Winner of the Silver Bear Grand Jury Prize at the Berlin Film Festival, Gabriel Mascaro's The Blue Trail is set in a near future Brazil where the elderly are forced to live in colonies on the outskirts of society. Defying the order, 77-year-old Denise Weinberg decides to follow her lifelong dream of embarking on a boat trip down the Amazon river.
The film also stars Rodrigo Santoro, Miriam Socarras and Adanilo.
The Blue Trail is in UK/ROI cinemas from April 17th.
Check out the trailer and poster below.
The official synopsis reads:
Set in near-future Brazil where the government prioritises productivity above all else, elderly citizens are forcibly relocated to remote colonies to make way for younger generations. When 77 year old Tereza reaches the mandated age, she refuses to comply. Choosing freedom over submission, she embarks on a transformative journey through the Amazon – a decision that will change her destiny forever.
