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Belle set for 2014 release

 

A lavish period drama shot in the Isle of Man is set for a spring 2014 release in British and American cinemas.

 

Belle was filmed here in September and October last year, across many locations, including Castletown harbour.

 

It was the first project to go into production following the announcement of the partnership between Isle of man Film and Pinewood Studios.

 

It tells the story of Dido Elizabeth Belle, the daughter of an 18th century admiral and a slave.

 

The film has been acquired for distribution by Fox Searchlight Pictures, a unit of Twentieth Century Fox.

 

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