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To maximize economic productivity, the Brazilian government orders elderly people to move to remote housing colonies. A 77-year-old woman refuses and embarks on a journey through the Amazon that will change her destiny forever. (NR, 85 min.)
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In a not-so-distant dystopian future where the government sends seniors to isolated colonies under the guise of boosting the economy, 77-year-old Tereza (Denise Weinberg) decides her story is far from over. Refusing to surrender her independence, she embarks on a journey to pursue the dreams she is not yet ready to abandon. Along the way, she discovers freedom, companionship, and the joys of going wherever the river takes her. Winner of the Silver Bear Grand Jury Prize at the 75th Berlin International Film Festival, the latest from director Gabriel Mascaro (Neon Bull, Divine Love) is an inspiring reminder that it’s never too late to take flight. [Dekanalog]
Starrring: Denise Weinberg, Rodrigo Santoro, Miriam Socarras
Director: Gabriel Mascaro
Language: Portuguese
Genre: Drama, Sci-Fi
"A uniquely life-affirming coming of (old) age saga."
— Siddhant Adlakha, Observer
"An empowering narrative of one woman who refuses to see age as a ceiling, the film serves as a potent warning for viewers about the marginalization of the elderly."
— Marshall Shaffer, Slant Magazine
"Anyone with a high-concept idea and a low production budget should study how 'The Blue Trail' creates the sense of massive, fascistic machinery with a few pennies’ worth of props"
— Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times
"What’s remarkable about The Blue Trail and makes it such a delight is that despite all the oppression in the air, it’s a movie filled with hope and faith in human resilience at any age."
— David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter
"The Blue Trail is an unconventional road trip movie that is also a stimulating examination of how society treats the elderly. It’s an encouraging reminder that age doesn’t dictate how anyone should live their life."
— Sarah Gopaul, That Shelf
"Centred on a winning performance from Brazilian stage and screen veteran Denise Weinberg, with support including international star Rodrigo Santoro, The Blue Trail is entrancingly unpredictable in its picaresque unravelling."
— Jonathan Romney, Screen International
