When does the screening start?

The screening starts on July 28, 2026, at 5:45 PM at filmforum Duisburg.

How much does a ticket cost?

The regular admission price is €9.90, reduced €8.50.

How long is the film?

According to the schedule, the duration is 120 minutes.

Is the filmforum barrier-free?

The building is reportedly not barrier-free, and neither are the restrooms wheelchair accessible.

How can I get there by public transport?

Duisburg main station is about a 15-minute walk away. Additionally, you can reach the filmforum by tram, subway, and bus to the Friedrich-Wilhelm-Platz or Steinsche Gasse stops.

Are there parking options?

Yes, there are numerous parking spaces available in the vicinity of the filmforum, and there is also a parking garage at Wallstraße 34.

H for Hawk at filmforum Duisburg: Gentle Grief, Wild Nature, and Great Cinema

Name: H for Hawk
Start: 2026-07-28T19:45:00+02:00
End: 2026-07-28T21:45:00+02:00
Location: filmforum

H for Hawk at filmforum Duisburg: Cinema between Grief, Wilderness, and Quiet Strength

With H for Hawk, a concentrated, visually strong drama comes to the screen at filmforum Duisburg on July 28, 2026, exploring loss, memory, and self-assertion in a rare poetic form. The adaptation of Helen Macdonald's acclaimed memoir tells the story of a woman seeking solace after her father's death – finding it in falconry and her struggle with a hawk. Philipa Lowthorpe directs this inner movement as a finely balanced cinematic experience, supported by Claire Foy and Brendan Gleeson. ([epd-film.de](https://www.epd-film.de/filmkritiken/h-wie-habicht?utm_source=openai))

A Material That Touches the Soul

The film makes its impact not through volume, but through precision: lines of sight, silence, nature imagery, the slow building of closeness between human and animal. Critics describe the work as a melancholic, visually powerful drama that shapes an experience from grief rather than a gesture. Its strength lies precisely in the interplay of acting, dramatic compression, and the power of the unsaid. ([epd-film.de](https://www.epd-film.de/filmkritiken/h-wie-habicht?utm_source=openai))

The filmforum as an Ideal Venue

The filmforum Duisburg provides the perfect framework for this material: The municipal cinema has stood for demanding film culture, European diversity, and a special 1950s charm since 1959. It has two cinema halls and is deeply rooted in the Duisburg cultural landscape. For visitors, this means: an intimate theater atmosphere of the cinema, clear acoustics, focused audience reactions, and a place that understands film as a cultural event. ([duisburg.de](https://www.duisburg.de/tourismus/stadt_erleben/freizeitundaktiv/filmforum))

Service, Arrival, and Basic Information

The screening begins on July 28, 2026, at 5:45 PM at filmforum, Dellplatz 16, 47051 Duisburg. The regular admission price from Tuesday to Sunday is €9.90, reduced €8.50. The cinema is easily accessible by public transport; it's about a 15-minute walk from the main train station, plus trams, subways, and buses go to the vicinity of Dellplatz. Parking options are available in the area, including on Goldstraße, around Dellplatz, and in the parking garage at Wallstraße 34. Important for guests with mobility restrictions: The building is reportedly not barrier-free, and the restrooms are not wheelchair accessible. ([filmforum.de](https://filmforum.de/service/preise-oeffnungszeiten/))

Conclusion: H for Hawk promises an evening at filmforum Duisburg for all who appreciate strong acting, psychological depth, and striking nature imagery. Those who wish to experience cinema as an art form will find here a quiet, intense, and resonant highlight of the summer. Be there live and don’t miss this special screening. ([epd-film.de](https://www.epd-film.de/filmkritiken/h-wie-habicht?utm_source=openai))