Follow the misadventures of a remarkable 77-year-old Brazilian woman as she secretly sets out on a trip down the Amazon to fulfil a long-held dream. Winner of the Berlinale Silver Bear Grand Jury Prize, this brightly coloured odyssey is a spirited FU to ageism and authoritarian rule.
The near future. Having lived her 77 years in a small Brazilian town, Tereza (Denise Weinberg) receives a government order to relocate to a senior housing colony – supposedly a dignified benefit for reaching a certain age but a place from which no one has ever returned. But before she goes, Tereza decides to fulfil a long-held dream to fly on a plane. Unable to buy a ticket for a flight but undeterred, she hitches a boat ride with skipper Cadu (Rodrigo Santoro), who introduces Tereza to the psychedelic use of a rare blue snail. Her transformative journey through the Amazon’s rivers and tributaries becomes a mind- (and destiny-) altering one.
Known for his penchant for vivid colour, director Gabriel Mascaro once again brings his palette of saturated hues and surreal beauty to the screen. The best-reviewed film of the 2025 Berlinale – where it topped Screen International’s prestigious critics’ poll and took home three awards – The Blue Trail is a richly imaginative tale of dignity, dreams and resistance.
Getting Here and Getting In:
Parking at UWA is free after 5pm. We recommend car parks 1 and 5: check this map.
Allow time for parking: UWA hosts many events and sometimes it takes a little longer to find a space.
Doors open at 6pm. In 2026 the box office will be cashless.
Food and Drink
The pay-bar offers wines, beers, soft and hot drinks, along with chips, chocolate and, importantly, ice creams!
The Somerville Auditorium is also a BYO venue: bring your own picnic and favourite tipple.
We have many picnic tables and grassed areas.
Pre-ordering your gourmet pizza is crucial: order here.
Enjoying your film
The film starts at 8pm until 1 March 2026. From 2 March 2026 the film starts at 7.30pm.
Cushions courtesy of Lotterywest are available.
Seats are not assigned: on your arrival you can reserve a seat with a rug or cushion. Please don't leave single seat gaps.
We have plenty of seating, please do not bring your own.
There are four locations suitable for wheelchair users - please speak to a staff member on your arrival.
Nights can soemtimes be cool, so please rug up.
We treat the Auditorium for mosquitoes, but still bring your preferred mozzie spray.
Lost Property
If you've lost something during your night out, you can report it here.
Visit Perth Festival's website for more information.