Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Rodrigo Santoro opens up about his powerful and emotional role as Cadu in The Blue Trail — and why it was an instant “yes” for him.
In this exclusive interview, Santoro reveals:
Why filming in the Amazon was a dream come true
The surprising truth behind Cadu’s loneliness and grief
How the film challenges stereotypes around ageing
The secret backstory you don’t see on screen
Why short roles can be the hardest for actors
He also reflects on working with director Gabriel Mascaro, the rise of Brazilian cinema, and why—after 30+ years—he still feels like he’s “starting over” with every role.
If you loved The Blue Trail, this is a must-watch deep dive into one of its most mysterious characters.
Interviews for The Blue Trail at the Junket. The film stars Denise Weinberg, Rodrigo Santoro, Miriam Socarrás, Adanilo, Rosa Malagueta and Clarissa Pinheiro; it was written by Gabriel Mascaro and Tibério Azul and directed by Gabriel Mascaro.
Stefan Pape asks the questions.
Plot: In a near-future Brazil where the government orders all elderly citizens to relocate to remote housing colonies under the guise of economic necessity, 77-year-old Tereza refuses to comply. Embarking on a clandestine journey through the Amazon, she encounters a cast of free spirits — including a roguish smuggler and a defiant fellow rebel — as she chases her lifelong dream of flying in a plane. Winner of the Silver Bear Grand Jury Prize at the 75th Berlin International Film Festival, The Blue Trail is a vivid, life-affirming road movie about freedom, self-discovery and the right to exist on your own terms.
The Blue Trail will be released in UK and Irish cinemas on 17th April 2026.
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Rodrigo Santoro opens up about his powerful and emotional role as Cadu in The Blue Trail — and why it was an instant “yes” for him.
In this exclusive interview, Santoro reveals:
Why filming in the Amazon was a dream come true
The surprising truth behind Cadu’s loneliness and grief
How the film challenges stereotypes around ageing
The secret backstory you don’t see on screen
Why short roles can be the hardest for actors
He also reflects on working with director Gabriel Mascaro, the rise of Brazilian cinema, and why—after 30+ years—he still feels like he’s “starting over” with every role.
If you loved The Blue Trail, this is a must-watch deep dive into one of its most mysterious characters.
Interviews for The Blue Trail at the Junket. The film stars Denise Weinberg, Rodrigo Santoro, Miriam Socarrás, Adanilo, Rosa Malagueta and Clarissa Pinheiro; it was written by Gabriel Mascaro and Tibério Azul and directed by Gabriel Mascaro.
Stefan Pape asks the questions.
Plot: In a near-future Brazil where the government orders all elderly citizens to relocate to remote housing colonies under the guise of economic necessity, 77-year-old Tereza refuses to comply. Embarking on a clandestine journey through the Amazon, she encounters a cast of free spirits — including a roguish smuggler and a defiant fellow rebel — as she chases her lifelong dream of flying in a plane. Winner of the Silver Bear Grand Jury Prize at the 75th Berlin International Film Festival, The Blue Trail is a vivid, life-affirming road movie about freedom, self-discovery and the right to exist on your own terms.
The Blue Trail will be released in UK and Irish cinemas on 17th April 2026.
#RodrigoSantoro #TheBlueTrail #FilmInterview #BrazilianCinema #IndieFilm
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