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Fernanda Tovar’s ‘Chicas tristes’ competes at Morelia film festival
Mexican director Fernanda Tovar’s first feature is competing at Morelia’s film festival.
Called “Chicas tristes,” the film follows Paula and La Maestra, two teenage best friends in Mexico City who are on a swimming team and hope to compete in Brazil.
As they leave adolescence and begin to explore their sexuality, an incident at a party changes how they see their lives.
The event also puts their friendship under strain, and they may face what follows together or apart.
The film presents their changing relationship through underwater scenes, close-ups and quiet moments, with cinematography by Rosa Hadit Hernández.
Its festival competition offers a chance to see a Mexican film that the review describes as a sensitive, visually striking story about youth and friendship.
Fernanda Tovar’s first feature film, Chicas tristes, is competing at the 24th Morelia International Film Festival.
The film follows best friends Paula and La Maestra, two teenagers on a swimming team hoping to compete in Brazil.
A party in their trusted social circle brings an experience that changes how they see their lives and strains their friendship.
The film is described as a visual poem about youth and friendship, with cinematography by Rosa Hadit Hernández.
- Who
- Mexican filmmaker Fernanda Tovar and her film, Chicas tristes.
- What
- The film is competing at the Morelia International Film Festival.
- When
- The article was published on October 21, 2026; the festival dates are Not stated.
- Where
- The 24th Morelia International Film Festival in Morelia, Mexico. The story is set in Mexico City.
- Why
- Not stated.
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- Film
- Chicas tristes
- Director
- Fernanda Tovar
- Festival
- 24th Morelia International Film Festival
- Cinematography
- Rosa Hadit Hernández