H is for Hawk (12A)

29th April 2026 2:00pm (Doors open at 1:00 pm)

Kirkgate Centre

H is for Hawk follows Helen (Foy), who, after the sudden death of her father (Gleeson), loses herself in the memories of their time birding and exploring the natural world together and turns the ancient art of falconry-rooted in European tradition-training a wild goshawk named Mabel to navigate her profound loss. But as she teaches Mabel to hunt and fly free, Helen discovers how deeply she has neglected her own emotions and life. What begins as an act of endurance transforms into an intimate journey of resilience and healing

Based on the bestselling book by Helen MacDonald.

Foy is terrific in a film which balances bruising candour about mental health issues against arresting wildlife photography and a fervent appreciation of the natural world. (Wendy Ide – Screen International)

Starring: Claire Foy; Brendan Gleeson; Lindsay Duncan

Directed by: Philippa Lowthorpe

Length: 129 minutes