In this dystopian drama, a near-future Brazilian government forces the elderly into harsh retirement colonies. When 77-year-old Tereza receives her relocation order, she refuses to surrender her independence. She defiantly escapes on a riverboat into the Amazon on a quest to take her first ever aeroplane ride. Her tale unfolds as a poignant voyage of magic realism along surreal waterways, where reality and wonder blur, entirely on her own terms.

​Gabriel Mascaro’s The Blue Trail cleverly trades dreary dystopian tropes for pure charm and tropical spirit. Winning the Silver Bear Grand Jury Prize at Berlin, it delivers an uplifting, sun-drenched road trip through the Amazon that leans into quirky humour, gorgeous visuals, and an irrepressible sense of defiance rather than doom. Anchored by a magnetic lead performance alongside Rodrigo Santoro, it’s a breezy, beautifully shot delight that celebrates vitality and freedom.

Production year: 2025

Country: Brazil

Cert (UK): 15

Runtime: 1 hr 25 mins

Genre: Dystopian drama

Language: Portuguese

Original Title: O Último Azul

Director: Gabriel Mascaro

Cast: Denise Weinberg, Rodrigo Santoro, Miriam Socarras