H Is for Hawk

When Helen’s beloved father dies, she loses herself in grief and dark thoughts. Again and again, she retreats into memories of the time she spent with her father exploring nature and watching birds. She decides to take in a goshawk, knowing that these birds of prey, admired for their strength and elegance, are extremely difficult to tame. From then on, Helen becomes completely absorbed in her quest to earn the goshawk’s trust, teach it to hunt and fly freely – until she realizes how much she has been neglecting her own feelings and her own life.

Based on Helen Macdonald’s bestselling autobiographical novel, «H Is For Hawk» explores the relationship between humans and animals – and how this bond can help us overcome loss. British director Philippa Lowthorpe’s feature film brings fascinating images to the screen and features outstanding performances, with Claire Foy particularly shining in the lead role.