Title: H Is For Hawk
Type: Feature Film
Production Company: GOOD GATE MEDIA // H IS FOR HAWK LIMITED
Location: Unit 1 Tramshed Tec, Pendyris Street, Cardiff, United Kingdom, CF11 6BH
Filming Dates: Scheduled for November
Filming Location: Wales, UK
Producers: Dede Gardner, Jeremy Kleiner, Lena Headey, Tina Thor, Helen MacDonald, John Giwa-Amu
Writers and Director: Philippa Lowthorpe – Emma Donoghue – Philippa Lowthorpe
Cast: Claire Foy, Brendan Gleeson
Description: When Helen Macdonald’s father died suddenly on a London street, she was devastated. An experienced falconer captivated by hawks since childhood, she’d never been tempted to train one of the most vicious predators: the goshawk. But in her grief, she saw that the goshawk’s fierce and feral anger mirrored her own …
The Journey of Grief and Growth: “H Is For Hawk”
When a life-altering incident shook Helen Macdonald’s existence, her solace came from an most unexpected source. Macdonald’s father encountered an abrupt end in London, her devastation was profound. As an established falconer, fascinated by hawks from a young age, the goshawk’s primal aggression reflected her own deep-rooted wrath. In her fragile emotional state, she found resonance with the vengeful bird.
The formidable goshawk shaped itself into a coping mechanism for Macdonald. She decided to buy and nurture this predator as a medium to navigate her loss. An intriguing twist in her narrative came with the entrance of Mabel, the bird she adopted. Coupling her efforts with the teachings from T.H. White’s book “The Goshawk”, Macdonald began bridging gaps with Mabel’s instinctive world. Here, an interesting link emerged between the human capacity and the untamed world of the wild.
Macdonald’s struggle to fathom her avian companion’s spirited mindset proved to be a true test of her own humanity. She offered Mabel her warmth, moving beyond her human limitations to grasp the free-spirited autonomy of the hawk.
“H Is for Hawk” offers a riveting exploration of the healing and transformation that can come from the most unexpected relationships. Attention has been duly given to the recreation of this emotional journey with Claire Foy and Brendan Gleeson adding depth to an already compelling storyline. Watch out for this thought-provoking expression of sorrow, resilience, and adaptability, coming soon.
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