The Thing with Feathers

The film delves into the intimate space of a family at a moment of great fragility, following the loss of a mother and wife. In this sensitive period, grief is not only expressed through tears or silence, but takes on a disturbing form when a giant crow enters the household. It is not just a symbol or metaphor, but a living presence that is dark, ambiguous, and insistent. Director Dylan Southern treats the material with an emphasis on the poetry of everyday life, the inner world of the characters, and the strange tension between reality and fantasy. Benedict Cumberbatch gives a powerful performance in the lead role of the father. Visually striking, the film balances on the edge of surreal family drama and psychological portrait. The theme of mourning is approached with an understanding of the absurdity and silence that can follow loss. The crow does not provide clear answers, but it is present—it influences relationships and becomes both a frightening intruder and a paradoxical connector. Wings of Sorrow offers a human, multi-layered story about how we seek new meaning in pain. It reminds us that even in darkness, there can be hope.