Sad Girlz (Chicas Tristes)

Fernanda Tovar’s coming-of-age drama follows teenage best friends La Maestra and Paula, whose close, seemingly unbreakable friendship is tested after a party takes an unexpected and troubling turn. As Paula tries to act as though nothing happened, La Maestra seeks justice while struggling to determine how best to support her friend. Set against the girls’ swim-team routines, sleepovers, first romances, and the emotional turbulence of adolescence, the film explores girlhood, heartbreak, accountability, and the sustaining power of female friendship.

The film stars Rocío Guzmán and Darana Álvarez, whose performances and onscreen chemistry bring a warm, nostalgic perspective to Tovar’s raw examination of teenage life. Tovar received the Crystal Bear for Best Film in the Generation section at the 2026 Berlin Film Festival. The film was also an official selection of the 2026 Tribeca Film Festival.

When: Sunday, September 20, 2026, and Monday, September 21, 2026

Showtimes: Sunday at 3:30 PM; Monday at 7:10 PM

Tickets: Price not available

Venue: AFI Silver Theater, 8633 Colesville Road, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Run time: 90 minutes

Language: Spanish with English subtitles

Format: 2026, Mexico/Spain/France, color

Rating: Not rated

Director and screenwriter: Fernanda Tovar

Cast: Rocío Guzmán as La Maestra and Darana Álvarez as Paula

Producers: Daniel Loustaunau and Araceli Velázquez

Note: Official selection of the 2026 Tribeca Film Festival.