Release Date

19 Aug, 2026

Runtime

01:30: (HH:MM)

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.

Original Title

Bel

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Actors

Crew

Clare Sillery

David Harron

John Archer

Nancy Bornat

Mark Thomas

Louise Lockwood

Sarah Howitt

Emma Loach

Jackie Kay

Shona Thompson