Summer cinema under the stars
As the sun sets over the Bodden, the harbors, and the Baltic Sea, the season of open-air nature films and special encounters begins on Fischland-Darß-Zingst. The Nature Film Nights offer a preview of the 22nd Darß Nature Film Festival, which will take place from October 6 to 11, 2026, on the Baltic Sea peninsula.
Film: “H for Hawk”
When Helen’s beloved father dies, she is overcome with deep grief and loses herself in memories of the time they spent together birdwatching and exploring nature. Obsessed with the idea of training a hawk herself, she brings the imposing bird, Mabel, to her home in Cambridge.
Determined to face the arduous process of taming one of the wildest animals, Helen fills her freezer with food and turns off her phone. But as she tries to teach Mabel to hunt and fly on her own, she realizes just how much she has neglected her own feelings and her life.
Based on the international bestseller and the award-winning memoir by Helen Macdonald, “H is for Hawk” tells a true story of a stirring journey exploring the connection between humans and nature—and how love can help us overcome loss.
United Kingdom // 2025 // 115 min. // German version // FSK 12
Director: Philippa Lowthorpe
Location: BornOpen-Air Theater , Chausseestraße 64, 18375 Born a. Darß
Date: Thursday, August 20, 2026
Doors open: 8:00 PM
Show starts: 9:00 PM
Tickets:
Regular: 10.00 €
Reduced: 6.00 € // Discounts are available for high school students, college students, and individuals with a severe disability ID card. For the latter, free admission is also provided for one accompanying person, provided this is necessary according to the ID card.
Tickets are available at tourist information offices, on Reservix, and at the box office.
Note: The open-air stage is covered; the event will take place even in the rain. Blankets will be provided in limited quantities; however, please be sure to wear weather-appropriate clothing. Beverages and snacks can be purchased on site.
A joint event presented by the German Nature Film Foundation and the administration of the seaside resort of Born a. Darß.
