H is for Hawk is here, and it’s safe to say that fans won’t have to look too far to spot a hawk in the film either. While the opening credits themselves kick off with a magnificent close-up of the hawk’s feathers, it takes a while before we get to see the actual goshawk, ‘Mabel’. As fans huddle to see what the film is about, let us give you a quick overview of Philippa Lowthrope and Emma Donoghue’s drama. Warning: Spoilers ahead!
What is H is for Hawk about?
H is for Hawk is based on Helen Macdonald’s 2014 memoir. Directed by Philippa Lowthorpe and Emma Donoghue (Room), it follows the story of a grief-stricken woman played by Claire Foy, whom Philippa has previously directed in Claire’s Emmy-winning second season of The Crown. In the story, Claire plays the lead role of ‘Helen Macdonald’, a Cambridge academic sunk in grief by the sudden death of her father (Brendan Gleeson), a celebrated photojournalist.
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