Whistle Down the Wind: Hayley Mills on Filming, a First-Time Director, and a Whistled Theme

In a retrospective interview, Hayley Mills recalls making Whistle Down the Wind with Dickie Attenborough and Bryan Forbes, filming in Lancashire with local children, the film’s moody black‑and‑white visuals and Malcolm Arnold’s nostalgic score, anecdotes from set and premieres, the lasting impact of the film, and a new 35mm print with a Q&A at the BFI Southbank.