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The Eagle Huntress (2016)
This film follows the story of Aisholpan, a 13-year-old nomad girl. Aisholpan is growing up in a patriarchal community in the Altai Mountains of Mongolia. She has a passion for hunting with golden eagles, an activity that for thousands of years has been entirely dominated by men. Her fascination causes consternation when she sets out to become the first female eagle hunter. Despite criticism from village elders, her father lends her his support. Her time spent on horseback learning the finer points of hunting with her father reveal the closeness of their relationship. Then comes the annual eagle-hunting contest. Aisholpan is the youngest participant, and also the only girl. Can she hold her own?
| Country | U.S.A., Mongolia, U.K. |
|---|---|
| Year | 2016 |
| Duration | 87 min |
| Rating | 12 |
| Language | Kazakh |
| Subtitle | English, Czech |
| Directed by | Otto Bell |
| Director of Photography | Simon Niblett |
| Edited by | Pierre Takal |
| Contact | Pascale Ramonda |
Biography
A British director, producer and creative director established in New York, he graduated from Oxford University and expanded his education by studying management. Under the auspices of brands such as IBM and Philips he has directed a number of documentaries in exotic locations. He's made acclaimed TV programs dealing with current topics.
Action + Adventure, Exotic, Family, Childhood, Nature, Tradition, Animals, Indigenious