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Sad Girlz

Sad Girlz () is a 2026 drama film written and directed by in her debut feature. It is a Mexican-Spanish-French co-production.

The film had its world premiere in the Generation 14plus section of the 76th Berlin International Film Festival on 14 February 2026, where it won the Crystal Bear.

Plot

The plot follows the relationship between two 16-year-old female swimmers. One of them suffers from sexual violence at a party.

Cast

Production

The film is a Colectivo Colmena co-production with Potenza Producciones, Promenades Films, Martini Shot Films, and CTT Exp & Rentals.

Release

Sad Girlz premiered in the Generation 14plus section of the 76th Berlin International Film Festival in February 2026.

Critical reception

Cédric Succivalli of International Cinephile Society rated the film 4 out of 5 stars, declaring it an "extraordinary" directorial debut feature, standing "as a quiet but devastating exploration of a friendship under pressure".

Marta Balaga of Cineuropa deemed the film to be a "bittersweet stunner", in which the director "bets everything on female friendship, and wins".

Nikki Baughan of ScreenDaily considered the film "sensitive and knowing study of female teenage friendship, powered by strong performances from its young leads".

Accolades

|- | rowspan = "2" | || rowspan = "2" | 76th Berlin International Film Festival || colspan = "2" | Crystal Bear for the Best Film in Generation 14plus || || rowspan = "2" | |- | colspan = "2" | Grand Prix of the International Jury for the Best Film in Generation 14Plus || |-

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