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Year of Production 2026

Sad Girlz

English title: Sad Girlz
Original title: Chicas Tristes
German title: Sad Girlz
Spain, Mexico, France, 2026

Director: Tovar, Fernanda
Production company: A Colectivo Colmena
Co-producers: Potenza Producciones, Promenades Films, Martini Shot Films
Age recommendation: 14 years and up
Length: 90 min.
Film genre: Feature film

Synopsis:
Paula and La Maestra are sixteen and inseparable. They train together over the summer to represent Mexico at the Junior Pan American Swimming Championship and are the strongest swimmers on their team. One night, at a party, Paula ends up alone with Daniel, a good friend and her longtime crush. Amid reggaetón, flirting, and shots, Paula and Daniel slip into the bathroom together.

Soon after, La Maestra senses that something has changed. Paula seems distant and deeply sad. At first, she insists nothing is wrong, but La Maestra keeps pushing until her friend begins to talk about what happened that night. Searching for answers, they try to name the experience, and what they find feels devastating.

As the two girls respond in different ways, their bond is put to the test. Paula needs time, while La Maestra feels compelled to speak up. Fear, guilt, and anger begin to fracture their friendship, pushing them toward a decision that will redefine who they are, together and apart.

Festivals:
Berlin Generation 2026 (awarded), Cannes Ecrans Juniors 2026, Fest Espinho 2026 (awarded), Giffoni CFF 2026

World sales address/es:
Alpha Violet (FR)