The Oil in My Blood
Mi Sangre es Petróleo
“A letter to Mar reveals Luis’s confinement on an oil rig, as memories and films guide a daughter’s search for her mermaid dream and lost father.”
Synopsis
The Oil in My Blood, written as a fable to my daughter Mar, reimagines an oil platform as a sea monster confronting a mermaid. It reflects on promises of progress, Pemex’s exploitation, and Tabasco’s poisoned waters, where families endure precarious labor. Through memory and metaphor, it exposes how sacrifice sustains livelihoods while threatening land, sea, and future generations.
Top Cast
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Festival Internacional de Cine de Morelia
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Vania Carolina Quevedo Priego
- Original Score
- Rafael Ramírez Pupo
- Original Title
- Mi Sangre es Petróleo
- Release Date
- 21/10/2026
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Production Studios
- Disruptiva Films, Rupestris Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Vania Carolina Quevedo Priego
Rafael Ramírez Pupo
Antolín Jiménez
Paulina del Paso, Vania Carolina Quevedo Priego
Omar Lara, Paulina Villavicencio, Vania Carolina Quevedo Priego
Department Leadership Roster
Omar Lara
Producer
Vania Carolina Quevedo Priego
Director
Paulina Villavicencio
Producer
Vania Carolina Quevedo Priego
Producer
Antolín Jiménez
Director of Photography
Paulina del Paso
Editor
Vania Carolina Quevedo Priego
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Oil in My Blood
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What is The Oil in My Blood about?
The Oil in My Blood, written as a fable to my daughter Mar, reimagines an oil platform as a sea monster confronting a mermaid. It reflects on promises of progress, Pemex’s exploitation, and Tabasco’s poisoned waters, where families endure precarious labor. Through memory and metaphor, it exposes how sacrifice sustains livelihoods while threatening land, sea, and future generations.
Who directed The Oil in My Blood?
The Oil in My Blood was directed by Vania Carolina Quevedo Priego.
Who stars in The Oil in My Blood?
The principal cast of The Oil in My Blood includes Luis Alberto Quevedo Martínez.
When was The Oil in My Blood released and how long is it?
The Oil in My Blood was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 13m.
Who composed the musical score for The Oil in My Blood?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Oil in My Blood was composed by Rafael Ramírez Pupo.