Bel
Synopsis
Tells the story of Beldina Odenyo, the Kenyan Scottish musician, singer and songwriter, who performed under the stage name, Heir of the Cursed as well as working across Scotland’s theatre and poetry communities. After her acclaimed performance at the Scottish Album of the Year Awards in 2021, Bel took her own life. She left behind raw, intimate video diaries and a hard drive full of original songs of great beauty. This stirring film documents the journey her sister and friends took to release her work posthumously, creating a heartfelt, insightful portrait of a complex, intelligent and profoundly talented young woman.
Top Cast
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Edinburgh International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Louise Lockwood
- Original Title
- Bel
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- BBC Two, BBC Scotland, Hopscotch Films, Screen Scotland, BBC, National Theatre of Scotland
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Louise Lockwood
John Archer, Nancy Bornat, Mark Thomas, Sarah Howitt
Department Leadership Roster
Louise Lockwood
Director
Sarah Howitt
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Bel.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bel
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What is Bel about?
Tells the story of Beldina Odenyo, the Kenyan Scottish musician, singer and songwriter, who performed under the stage name, Heir of the Cursed as well as working across Scotland’s theatre and poetry communities. After her acclaimed performance at the Scottish Album of the Year Awards in 2021, Bel took her own life. She left behind raw, intimate video diaries and a hard drive full of original songs of great beauty. This stirring film documents the journey her sister and friends took to release her work posthumously, creating a heartfelt, insightful portrait of a complex, intelligent and profoundly talented young woman.
Who directed Bel?
Bel was directed by Louise Lockwood.
Who stars in Bel?
The principal cast of Bel includes Beldina Odenyo.
When was Bel released and how long is it?
Bel was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.