Belle Isle

Belle Isle is told through the complex viewpoint of our main character, Jessica. The film provides an intimate portrait of a woman riddled with a deep pain she can't express. Jessica's narrative begins with a perspective of a woman who appears to be marching out of step with society and unable to claim her full identity. At a time when trauma and mental health are moving towards the forefront of our social conversations, Belle Isle aims to highlight the narrative that one woman's struggle with identity and personal boundaries can be the story of many. After many years of having her boundaries misunderstood, Jessica's most challenging obstacle has been convincing others that her disconnected persona is real. She believes that in order to protect her self against the pulls of society she must isolate and push others way.