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H Is For Hawk: Grief and Healing Through Nature

8/30/2025

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"H Is For Hawk," directed by Philippa Lowthorpe, stars Claire Foy as Helen, who trains a goshawk named Mabel following her father's death.
The film, adapted from a memoir, delves into themes of grief and healing.
It premiered at the Telluride Film Festival and features impressive cinematography by Charlotte Bruus Christensen.

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Story summary

"H Is For Hawk," directed by Philippa Lowthorpe, stars Claire Foy as Helen, who trains a goshawk named Mabel following her father's death.
The film, adapted from a memoir, delves into themes of grief and healing.
It premiered at the Telluride Film Festival and features impressive cinematography by Charlotte Bruus Christensen.