Dekanalog has announced the U.S. theatrical release of The Blue Trail / O Ultimo Azul,, the latest feature from visionary Brazilian filmmaker Gabriel Mascaro (Neon Bull, Divine Love). The striking dystopian drama will open in theaters on Friday, April 3 at the Angelika Film Center in New York City and the Nuart Theatre in Los Angeles, with a national expansion to follow. A special sneak preview screening will take place at the Angelika Film Center on Monday, March 23.
Winner of the Silver Berlin Bear Grand Jury Prize at the Berlin International Film Festival, and a standout at major festivals including Toronto, Busan, Zurich, BFI London, Palm Springs, and Guadalajara, The Blue Trail has emerged as one of the most celebrated Brazilian films of the year, continuing Mascaro’s tradition of visually striking and socially resonant cinema.
The film follows Tereza, a 77-year-old woman, has spent her entire life in a small industrialized town in the Amazon. One day she receives an official government order requiring her to relocate to a remote senior housing colony—an isolated settlement where the elderly are sent to “enjoy” their final years so the younger generation can focus on productivity and economic growth. Refusing to accept this imposed fate, Tereza embarks on a transformative journey through the rivers and tributaries of the Amazon to fulfill one final wish before her freedom is taken away—a decision that will change her destiny forever.
Anchored by a powerful lead performance from Denise Weinberg and co-starring Rodrigo Santoro, the film unfolds as a lyrical, immersive adventure celebrating resilience, intergenerational connection, and the courage to defy ageist and authoritarian constraints.
