The Thing with Feathers

Benedict Cumberbatch gives a powerful performance in this visually striking fantasy drama about grief, family, and healing.

Following the sudden death of his wife, a young father is left to raise his two young children alone. Before long, a strange presence emerges from the pages of a book he is illustrating, installing itself as an uninvited houseguest and stalking the shadows of their home. This man-like crow seeks to peck at their open wounds, shepherding the family through their grief and towards a new future.

Director Dylan Southern employs great visual flair to soulfully explore chaos, pain and redemption, in this screen adaptation of Max Porter’s award-winning Grief Is the Thing with Feathers. BAFTA winner Benedict Cumberbatch gives a superb performance in the central role, with David Thewlis providing the voice of the mysterious CROW. The Thing with Feathers was made with the support of the BFI, awarding National Lottery funding.