Plot
This spellbinding documentary follows Aisholpan, a 13-year-old nomadic Mongolian girl who is fighting to become the first female eagle hunter in twelve generations of her Kazakh family. Through breathtaking aerial cinematography and intimate verite footage, the film captures her personal journey while also addressing universal themes like female empowerment, the natural world, coming of age and the onset of modernity.
Written by
N/A
Directed by
Otto Bell
Crew
Production Countries
Mongolia, United States of America, United Kingdom
Production Companies
Sony Pictures Classics, Stacey Reiss Productions, Artemis Rising, Impact Partners, Kissaki Films
Languages
English
Awards
Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award10 wins & 22 nominations total
Scores
# of Votes
4,386
Average Rating
7.5 out of 10
Metascore
72
Popularity
NA