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H Is for Hawk
2025 120 min United Kingdom, United States of America, Singapore PG-13 18+
★7.0
Drama
Director: Philippa Lowthorpe
🎭 Based on
«H is for Hawk»
byHelen Macdonald
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Description
After losing her beloved father, Helen finds herself saved by an unlikely friendship with a stubborn hawk named Mabel. Through the bond, Helen rediscovers the beauty of being alive.
Starring
Claire Foy
Actor
Brendan Gleeson
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Denise Gough
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Awards
1 nomination total
Key opinion
H Is for Hawk is a poignant drama that uses the practice of falconry to explore the complexities of grief and human isolation. While the film takes creative liberties with its source material, it succeeds through strong performances and stunning, practical cinematography of the natural world.
| Acting | Claire Foy delivers a compelling performance that effectively captures the protagonist's descent into grief and obsession. | |
| Cinematography | The film features breathtaking, practical flight sequences that rely on real birds rather than CGI to showcase the beauty of the hunt. | |
| Acting | Brendan Gleeson provides a charismatic presence that grounds the character's emotional backstory. | |
| Adaptation | The adaptation opts for an interpretive approach, successfully shifting the focus from the book's literary essays to a personal, visual narrative of loss. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay balances heavy themes of loss with sharp British humor, though some find the minimalist dialogue creates a contemplative, observational tone that may feel distant to those expecting traditional exposition. |