Sweet Potatoes (2021)
NALIP Official Selection
1951, Mexico City. After synthesizing the main component of the contraceptive pill, young scientist Luis Miramontes deals with the religious and personal consequences of his groundbreaking invention.
Director: Rommel Villa
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 30 min
Release Date: September 5, 2021
Cast
- Jorge Adrián Espíndola - Luis Miramontes
- Daniel Pinte - Father Alfonso
- Azucena Acevedo - Lilia Vidal
- Emilio Cuaik - Carl Djerassi
- Frank Forke - George Rosenkranz
- Diego Israel Soto Ortiz - Lucho
- Scarlett Yamilet Guzman - Lily
- Maximiliano Ibarra - Pedro
- Sofia Estela Duenes - Patricia
- Luz Carrasco Hurtado - Mrs. Demetria
Screenplay
Music: Jesper Ankarfeldt
Editing: Rommel Villa, Sebastian Enamorado
Country: Mexico
Language: Español
Original Language: es
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Sweet Potatoes about?
- 1951, Mexico City. After synthesizing the main component of the contraceptive pill, young scientist Luis Miramontes deals with the religious and personal consequences of his groundbreaking invention.
- Who directed Sweet Potatoes?
- Sweet Potatoes was directed by Rommel Villa.
- Who stars in Sweet Potatoes?
- Sweet Potatoes stars Jorge Adrián Espíndola, Daniel Pinte, Azucena Acevedo, Emilio Cuaik, Frank Forke, Diego Israel Soto Ortiz.
- How long is Sweet Potatoes?
- Sweet Potatoes has a runtime of 30m (30 minutes).
- What genre is Sweet Potatoes?
- Sweet Potatoes is a Drama film.
- Where was Sweet Potatoes produced?
- Sweet Potatoes was produced in Mexico.