Sad Girlz

Sad Girlz (2026)



Chicas tristes

7.1 2026 90 min —

Director: Fernanda Tovar

Cast: Rocío Guzmán, Darana Álvarez, Tatsumi Milori, Tomás García Agraz, Mónica del Carmen

Drama
Two star athletes and inseparable best friends on the same swim team—until one explosive night at a party shatters their bond. La Maestra, fierce and relentless, senses a deep sadness creeping into her partner-in-crime, Paula. But when the hidden truth finally surfaces, they’re torn between two paths: Paula begs for silence, while La Maestra burns for justice. What was once an unbreakable alliance now hangs by a thread, forced to survive its most brutal test yet.

More About This Film

Sad Girlz, originally titled Chicas tristes, is a coming-of-age drama about two sixteen-year-old Mexican swimmers preparing for a major competition. Their close friendship is tested after an incident at a party creates a painful divide between them.

Fernanda Tovar's debut feature explores adolescence, guilt, silence, friendship, and the difficult ways people respond to trauma. Rocio Guzmán and Darana Álvarez lead the young cast, with the film using swimming as both a competitive backdrop and a visual element in the girls' changing relationship.

  • Written and directed by Fernanda Tovar.
  • The film is a Mexico, Spain, and France co-production.
  • Runtime is approximately 90 minutes.
  • It premiered in the Generation 14plus section of the 2026 Berlinale.
  • The film won the Crystal Bear for Best Film in Generation 14plus.

Where to Watch

Sad Girlz is currently circulating through international festivals, with wider home availability dependent on territorial sales.