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BEL is a feature documentary celebrating the life and work of Scottish-Kenyan musician Beldina Odenyo aka Heir of the Cursed. BBC iplayer link below.

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So thrilled for Bel, her amazing sister Leah and everyone who helped her on her journey to get the beautiful Heir of the Cursed record made.

What amazing company to be in. Congratulations to everyone on the shortlist for this year's Scottish Album of the Year Award.

Yes, of course the record is sold out, for now we advocate streaming it – but if you do please share with three of your pals along the way. [link in bio]

We can’t wait to celebrate with everyone in Dundee on the 5th of November.

Thank you @the_smia @SAYaward #SAYaward by @belthemovie

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Come to Curzon Hoxton to see Bel on Wednesday 11th November. Share, tell your friends. Link below by @belthemovie

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VOTE BEL / VOTE HEIR OF THE CURSED.

The SAY Award has a public vote element in its decision making.

The winner of the public vote is guaranteed a place in the final ten.

The talent in this year's line up is exceptional.

But for us there can be only one Scottish Album of the Year –
Heir of the Cursed by Heir of the Cursed aka Beldina.

Voting link everywhere – stories / comments below / our bio.

Voting is only open until 23:59pm on Monday 12 October

[Don’t forget to reconfirm your vote via your email] by @belthemovie

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NEWS! Bel is going stateside.

We are finally able to announce that our film has made it to the prestigious DOCNYC film festival in New York.

Bel will play at the beautiful Village East Angelika on 15th November at 6.15pm and 17th November at 1pm.

Send your American friends to discover her beautiful voice and witness her story. by @belthemovie

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https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2026/oct/06/bel-review-a-tearful-heartbreaking-tribute-to-a-spellbinding-singer?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other by @belthemovie

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Bel is on your old school telly box tonight - BBC4 @ 10pm and on iplayer now. Link in comments by @belthemovie

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In case you didn't catch @belthemovie in cinemas, we're delighted to announce that this sweeping and passionate portrait of one-of-a-kind talent Beldina Odenyo will air on the BBC this week! ⁠
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Directed by Louise Lockwood, Bel will be screened on BBC Scotland this evening, 4 October at 9pm, and also on BBC Four this Tuesday 6 October at 10pm. It will be available to watch on iPlayer afterwards. ⁠
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"A haunting portrait of an artist whose work remains fervent and vital." - @faroutmagazine ⁠
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Produced by BAFTA-winning producer Sarah Howitt and executive produced by John Archer (@hopscotch_films_uk), Nancy Bornat, Emma Loach, David Harron and Mark Thomas, and associate produced by award winning Scottish poet, novelist and playwright Jackie Kay. ⁠ ⁠ ⁠
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Bel is supported by @screenscots, BBC and National Theatre of Scotland. ⁠ ⁠
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📸@acawleyphoto by @belthemovie

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To round up an eventful week for our film, we’re sharing a very special performance.

Our core production team didn’t know Bel, and this clip was how we first met her, after her death.

For director Louise Lockwood, she knew immediately that she was witnessing something really special. That despite the profound loss, something of Bel could live on through her stunning music.

Every one of us remembers watching this footage for the first time, hearing Bel’s voice for the first time. Whilst we never saw her play live, we understood that she’d left a legacy behind that deserved to be shared with the world. And most importantly one that her family wanted to share.

So watch, and listen, and share, and please do come and see our film.

There is one last chance to see BEL at a Scottish cinema tomorrow night @lanternhousecinema in Cumbernauld [just 20 minutes from Glasgow] ticket link below.

More on where else you can see it after that at the weekend. For now, here is Bel, singing Hold the Mirror. by @belthemovie

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BEST NEWS EVER 🌟✨⭐️⭐️⭐️✨🌟

We are so delighted and proud to share that Bel’s stunning debut album Heir of the Cursed has been long-listed for the SAY Award.
Thank you @sayaward @the_smia

We are so pleased for everyone involved, especially her sister Leah and everyone who supported her to make the album happen following Bel’s death.

Leah said –“I know wherever Beldina is she is dancing with delight, but her quote is probably unprintable.”

The album is a beautiful work of art, which showcases Beldina’s talent perfectly.

Buy it at heirofthecursed.co.uk [or stream it free and tell three friends]

Come and see @Belthemovie at one of its final outings to hear her voice and help us celebrate. by @belthemovie

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Bel is still in cinemas

Montrose Playhouse 25th Sept @themoplayhouse

Home, Manchester 30th September @homemcr
- Q&A with director Louise Lockwood and Jackie Kay @jackiekaypoet

Lanternhouse, Cumbernauld 2nd October @lanternhousecinema
- Q&A with Louise Lockwood and Bel’s sister Leah McAleer by @belthemovie

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BEL was made to be seen in cinemas. Here’s an exclusive clip from the film - as viewed from the seats of GFT2.

BEL & Kathryn @kathrynjoseph_ on the tender art of making music.

Last showing tonight at our beloved local @glasgowfilmtheatre and lots more dates coming up…

•Montrose Playhouse 18th SEPT
•Cromarty Cinema 20th SEPT
•DCA, Dundee 18th 20th 21st 23rd SEPT
•Fort William 20th 23rd SEPT
•MacRobert, Stirling 23rd* SEPT
•Home, Manchester 30th SEPT
•Lanternhouse, Cumbernauld 2nd* OCT

We’re also delighted to be at Sea Change festival this weekend @screenargyll catch us on Seil on Friday night, Tiree on Sunday afternoon

*with post show discussion by @belthemovie

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