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The Eagle Huntress is a 2016 documentary directed by Otto Bell and narrated by Daisy Ridley. It follows Aisholpan Nurgaiv, a 13-year-old Kazakh girl from a family of eagle hunters in the Altai mountains of western Mongolia, as she trains a golden eagle and competes in the annual eagle-hunting festival at Ölgii. The film examines the male-dominated tradition of berkutchi and the mixed reception of her participation within the community. It premiered at the 2016 Sundance Film Festival and was shortlisted for Best Documentary Feature at the 89th Academy Awards.
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How old was Aisholpan in The Eagle Huntress?
Aisholpan Nurgaiv was 13 during the central events documented by filmmaker Otto Bell. The film follows her training with a golden eagle under the guidance of her father, Nurgaiv.
What competition does Aisholpan enter in the film?
She competes at an eagle festival in Ölgii, western Mongolia, where hunters are judged on their eagles' speed and handling. The documentary then follows her into the mountains for a winter hunt.
Was Aisholpan really the first female eagle hunter?
The film presents her as a pioneering young female competitor within her local Kazakh tradition, but women had practiced forms of eagle hunting before her. Her significance rests particularly on entering a highly visible, male-dominated contemporary competition.
Who narrates The Eagle Huntress?
Daisy Ridley, known for playing Rey in Star Wars, narrates the English-language version. The 2016 documentary was directed by Otto Bell and features music including Sia's song "Angel by the Wings."
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