Bel
Synopsis
A Kenyan-Scottish woman fighting to be heard, a brilliant artist, still largely unknown. Her death, and a small yet beautiful body of work are her story now.
Like Nick Drake who died at the age of 26 – Bel’s untimely death has changed her life story – the beginning and middle are in the shadow of its end, and the power and mystery of Bel’s music and life lie in the pathos of this story and its meanings.
Whatever led Bel to take her own life was also at the heart of what powered her music, it was a part of who she was. This film tells the story of an artist on the cusp of stardom and her sister Leah’s determination to fulfil Bel's dream: releasing her record and sharing her with the world.
Details
- Year
- 2026
- Type of project
- Features
- Running time
- 90 min
- Format
- 4k
- Director
-
Lou Lockwood 1st Feature
- Producer
- Sarah Howitt
- Executive Producer
- John Archer, Nanacy Bornat, Emma Loach, Mark Thomas
- Editor
- Audrey McColligan
- Director of Photography
- Lou Lockwood, Sarah Howitt
- Composer
- Beldina Odenayo, arranged by Joe Rattray
- Film Title Note
- FKA Bel Heir of the Cursed
Categories
Production Status
Production Company
Hopscotch Films
John ArcherFilm City Glasgow
401 Govan Road
Glasgow
G51 2QJ
+44 (0)1414 406740/ +44 (0)7710 344508
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