{"id":712875,"date":"2026-02-21T15:30:19","date_gmt":"2026-02-21T12:30:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/sad-girlz-wins-berlin-generation-crystal-bear-2\/"},"modified":"2026-02-21T15:30:19","modified_gmt":"2026-02-21T12:30:19","slug":"sad-girlz-wins-berlin-generation-crystal-bear-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/sad-girlz-wins-berlin-generation-crystal-bear-2\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018Sad Girlz\u2019 Wins Berlin Generation Crystal Bear"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\n\tSad Girlz<\/em> (Chicas Tristes<\/em>), the feature debut of Mexican writer-director Fernanda Tovar, has won the Crystal Bear for best film in the Generation 14plus section of the Berlin International Film Festival. <\/p>\n

\n\tSad Girlz<\/em> took the top prize awarded by both the international Generation jury of film professionals, and the youth jury, made up of teen voters. The Generation section highlights works for youth viewers. <\/p>\n

\n\tTovar\u2019s drama follows 16-year-old best friends Paula and La Maestra, both swimmers training to represent Mexico at the Junior Pan American Swimming Championships. At a party, Paula disapp<\/a>ears into the bathroom with Daniel, her friend and long-time crush. When she emerges, La Maestra senses that something has changed. The incident will test the limits of their friendship as the two are caught between silence and speaking out. <\/p>\n

\n\tAlpha Violet is handling world sales for Sad Girlz<\/em>. <\/p>\n

\n\t\u201cWith metaphorical and poetic underwater imagery and outstanding lead performances, this film affected us deeply with its humor, sadness, and realism,\u201d the international jury wrote in a statement explaining its decision. \u201cAddressing sexual violence and its aftermath, this film deftly explores the complex dynamics between two young women as they reconcile their emotions and friendship. This is an extraordinary, perfectly calibrated debut feature that is loving, loud, and alive.\u201d<\/p>\n

\n\tAdded the youth jury: \u201cThis film packs a punch. Calmness, uncertainty, and strength are conveyed in a powerful, sensitive way. The deep friendship and love between the characters is strengthened by support and solidarity. Each frame seems like a story in itself, conveying the overall narrative. The interplay of images, colors and emotions draws us into the story. The film asks questions, is complex and leaves room to find oneself, to tell people\u2019s stories and to overcome problems. We found this particularly impressive and convincing.\u201d<\/p>\n

\n\tYou can check out an exclusive clip of Sad Girlz<\/em> below.<\/p>\n

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