H is for Hawk at the filmforum: Intense Cinematic Experience in Duisburg

Event: H is for Hawk in filmforum, Dellplatz 16, 47051 Duisburg on 1. August 2026

Date and Time

1. August 2026 17:45

Artist

Location

filmforum
Dellpl. 16, 47051 Duisburg, Germany

Price

9,90

About this Event

Other Events

Mood

Relaxed

Venue Type

Inside

A Quiet Drama with a Sharp Eye: H is for Hawk at the filmforum Duisburg

With H is for Hawk, the filmforum Duisburg presents an intense stage experience from the screen on Saturday, 2026-08-01: a melancholic drama about grief, memory, and the fragile power of healing. The staging by Philippa Lowthorpe follows Helen Macdonald on a path that is as poetic as it is painful. Brendan Gleeson and Claire Foy carry this story with that quiet force that resonates long after one leaves the cinema. The filmforum screens the movie according to the schedule at 17:45 and lists it in its schedule overview for August 1st. ([filmforum.de](https://filmforum.de/filme/h-wie-habicht-51156/))

When Loss Becomes Action

The death of her father thrusts Helen Macdonald into a crisis that the film does not display loudly but reveals through fine cracks. From grief arises the decision to train a hawk - a choice that translates the inner state of emergency into physical work. Exactly therein lies the strength of this film adaptation: it combines psychological depth with the discipline of falconry and transforms intimacy into great cinematic art. The filmforum description emphasizes the harmony of the grief process and bird training; reviews highlight the meditative images and focused direction. ([filmforum.de](https://filmforum.de/filme/h-wie-habicht-51156/))

Claire Foy and Brendan Gleeson: Acting with Resonance

Claire Foy imbues Helen with a nervous elegance that flickers between fragility and determination. Brendan Gleeson appears as a warm counterweight in a supporting role that, despite its brief presence, gains emotional depth. Reviews particularly praise the imagery, the golden natural light, and the compelling connection of actor direction and emotional tension. The result is not a loud melodrama but a precisely constructed drama with quiet power. ([filmforum.de](https://filmforum.de/filme/h-wie-habicht-51156/))

The filmforum Duisburg as a Fit for a Quiet Evening

The filmforum at Dellplatz 16 is a traditional cultural venue in the heart of Duisburg. Directions are signposted from Friedrich-Wilhelm-Platz, parking is available in the vicinity, and starting at 20:00, numerous spaces are available free of charge. At the same time, the evening presents a slight architectural challenge: the building is not accessible according to its own accessibility page, the restrooms are not wheelchair-friendly, and there are steps to the foyer and theaters. Those who require assistance should contact at least one working day in advance. ([filmforum.de](https://filmforum.de/service/kontakt-anfahrt/))

Ticket Information, Price, and Show Time

For this performance, the regular admission price at the filmforum on Saturday to Sunday is 9.90 euros; online sales have not yet released tickets for the showing on 01.08.26, but confirm the time and auditorium reference. Thus, an evening is ahead that resonates not only cinematically but also thematically: a film about loss, nature, and the fragile return to life. Anyone who appreciates great acting and a calm, intense atmosphere should experience this screening live. ([filmforum.de](https://filmforum.de/service/preise-oeffnungszeiten/))

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