Bel

Bel

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Release Date

8/19/2026

Runtime

90 mins

Overview

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.

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

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Revenue

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A deeply affecting portrait of a talented musician told through her own words and songs, honoring her legacy while gently exploring the complexities beneath her art. The film feels like an intimate conversation with someone's soul, mediated by those who loved her most.

Mood

MournfulContemplativeMelancholic

Themes

GriefArt and creationIdentityMemoryFriendship

Tone

Tender

Pacing

Meditative

Look

Documentary-likeHandheld

Structure

Framed flashback

Heads up

Suicide and self-harm

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