The Belladonna
The Belladonna
THE BELLADONNA (EDITOR) (2026) (SHORT FILM)
Haunted by visions of her late mother, a burlesque dancer's paranoia deepens when she becomes convinced a fellow performer is plotting to steal her crown as Queen of the Belladonna Club.
The Belladonna is a psychological 'glitter thriller' set in a burlesque club, starring Stella Talpo and West End star Janiq. Filmed at the legendary Bethnal Green Working Mens Club, the film features a roster of performers drawn from the burlesque scene, including Petit Pois, Miss Coco Belle, Turkish Delight, Donna Poderosa and Spookey Bones.
Writer & Director - Javid Rezai
Producers - Stella Talpo & Javid Rezai
Executive Producer - Mustapha Wehbi
Burlesque Consultant - Shayla Ash
Director of Photography - Emmy Ren
Script Supervisors - Sophie McKenna & Berit Mjaugedal
Production Manger - Celine Kilingback
Production Designer - Leo Turnball
Art Director - Louis Mueller
Costume Designer - Lucy James
Colourist: Karol Cybulski - Harbor Picture Company
Title Designer - Beatriz Antunes
Original Score Composed by - Adina Nelu
Music Supervisor - Hollie Hutton RESISTER
Sound Designer - Akiko Haruna
Story Producer - Husna Jahan
Casting Director - Bel Fox - Fran Cattaneo Casting
Selected for Brighton Rocks International Film Festival, Mansfield Town Film Festival, BronzeLens Film Festival, Worcester Film Festival and Stamford International Film Festival.