"The Blue Trail" Acquired by International Distributors Ahead of Berlinale

International distributors have secured the rights to "The Blue Trail," a politically charged film competing for the Golden Bear at the Berlin Film Festival.

Paris-based Lucky Number launched the film at the accompanying European Film Market (EFM), securing major territory deals:

* Germany (Alamode)
* France (Paname)
* Benelux (Imagine)
* Spain (Karma)
* Switzerland (Xenix)
* Portugal (Nitrato)
* Sweden (Triart)
* Denmark (Camera)
* Norway (Arthaus)
* Baltics (A-One)
* Poland (Aurora)
* Czech Republic & Slovakia (Film Europe)
* Former Yugoslavia (MCF Megacom)
* Bulgaria (Beta)
* Hungary (Mozinet)
* Israel (Lev)
* Australia and New Zealand (Palace)
* Indonesia (Falcon)

Discussions are ongoing for distribution in the U.S., U.K., Italy, Middle East, Turkey, Greece, and Asia. Independent Brazilian company Vitrine and Mexican distributor Pimienta have directly acquired rights in their respective territories.

"The Blue Trail," marking Brazil's return to the Berlinale Competition after "All the Dead Ones" in 2020, explores a near-future society where elderly citizens are encouraged to relocate to isolation colonies for the sake of progress.

Tereza, a 77-year-old facing the inevitable, embarks on a transformative journey through the Amazon to defy her impending destiny. The film's potential for a major award at the Berlinale, culminating in Saturday's closing ceremony, has been lauded.

Director Gabriel Mascaro's previous Berlinale presence with "Divine Love" was followed by its Sundance debut and Panorama selection at the festival in 2019.

Lucky Number, founded by former MK2 Films executives Olivier Barbier, Ola Byszuk, and Lenny Porte, plays a pivotal role in the film's distribution. The company's previous successes include "Neon Bull" and Tatiana Huezo's "Prayers for the Stolen."

"The Blue Trail" is produced by Rachel Daisy Ellis for Desvia (Brazil), Sandino Saravia Vinay for Cinevinay (Mexico), and co-produced by Globo Filmes (Brazil), Viking Film (Netherlands), and Quijote Films (Chile).