Bel
Synopsis
She was a brilliant artist fighting to be heard, yet she remains largely unknown today. Her untimely death and a small but beautiful body of work form her legacy now. Much like the legendary musician Nick Drake who also died young, the power and mystery of Bel’s music lies within the heavy pathos of her life's sudden end. Whatever deep internal struggles led to her tragic death were also at the very heart of what powered her mesmerising art.
This documentary tells the story of an artist on the edge of stardom, and her sister Leah’s fierce determination to fulfil Bel's dream: releasing her final record and sharing her with the world.
Official Selection Edinburgh International Film Festival 2026 - Closing Night Film - World premiere
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, Nancy Bornat, David Harron, Emma Loach, Tony Nellany, 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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