Louise Lockwood’s debut theatrical documentary is a compelling, sensitive portrait of Beldina Odenyo, the Kenyan-Scottish musician, singer and songwriter, who performed under the stage name, Heir of the Cursed and worked 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, leaving behind raw, intimate video diaries and a hard drive full of original songs of great beauty. This stirring and beautifully composed film documents the journey her sister and friends took to release her work posthumously, including her thoughtful reflections on mental health, racism and the diaspora experience, creating a warm, insightful and deeply moving ode to a complex, intelligent and profoundly talented young woman. – Emma Boa
Important update: BEL screening at 9.00pm, The Cameo
The BEL screening scheduled for 9.00pm this evening at The Cameo has been cancelled due to an unforeseen issue affecting the venue.
Ticket holders can exchange their tickets for one of the following screenings tonight:
• Filmhouse – 9.30pm
• Cineworld Edinburgh – 10.00pm
Alternatively, ticket holders can request a full refund.
To arrange an exchange or refund, please contact boxoffice@edfilmfest.org and include your transaction number, which can be found on your confirmation email.
We apologise for the inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.