Isidore Bethel is a multifaceted film professional, esteemed for his work as an editor, director, and producer. In 2020, he was recognized as one of the "25 New Faces of Independent Film" by Filmmaker magazine.
His filmmaking endeavors aim to make sense of overwhelming experiences, frequently exploring recurring themes such as displacement, grief, therapy, aging, trauma, and sexuality.
Bethel's directorial debut, the feature film Liam, premiered at the Boston LGBT Film Festival in 2018 and garnered the Jury Prize in the Documentary section of the Paris LGBTQ+ Film Festival.
His subsequent film, Acts of Love, co-directed with French actor Francis Leplay, premiered at Hot Docs in 2021.
As an editor and producer, Bethel's work has been showcased at prestigious film festivals, including Cannes (Official and ACID sections),IDFA, Visions du Réel, Cinéma du Réel, True/False, and MoMA's Documentary Fortnight.
His projects have taken him to various countries, including the United States, Mexico, France, Lebanon, the United Kingdom, Ethiopia, and Turkey.
Critics have praised Bethel's work, describing it as characterized by "admirable restraint," "Wiseman-esque," "tender," and "elegant."
