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H is for Hawk | Interview with Philippa Lowthorpe and Helen Macdonald
Hollywood First Look chatted with Philippa Lowthorpe and Helen Macdonald for their new film, H is for Hawk.
In this exclusive interviews, they share:
- The surreal experience of seeing Claire Foy as Helen
- Emotional coping mechanisms
- The support systems in their lives
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.
