The Blue Trail
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Why watch?
“Gabriel Mascaro’s dystopian drama paints a world in which ageism has been institutionalised to the point of no return, quite literally. Despite the authoritarian premise of the film, The Blue Trail sets a more affirmative tone than one might expect: the narrative is wonderfully sanguine, and the characters, especially Tereza (Denise Weinberg) exude resilience and a zest for life in a way that is infectious.”
Fran Albrecht,
Cinema Coordinator
Hyde Park Pick: The Blue Trail
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. 77-year-old Tereza is forced to retire from her job and placed under the guardianship of her daughter, but 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.
Winning the Silver Bear Grand Jury Prize at the Berlin International Film Festival and just missing out on being Brazil's submission for the Oscars (which was the equally brilliant The Secret Agent), The Blue Trail is both political and unsentimental but also a transfixing and sometimes profound human journey.
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