The Eagle Huntress

Witness one girl's dream take flight

2016 • 87 min • Family · Documentary · Adventure

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Synopsis

Follow Aisholpan, a 13-year-old girl, as she trains to become the first female in twelve generations of her Kazakh family to become an eagle hunter, and rise to the pinnacle of a tradition that has been typically been handed down from father to son for centuries.

Our family guide

Best from age 7

Movie Knight Score

108 reviews

0 Reviewers · 1 · 51%
70 Audience · 107 · 49%

This documentary follows Aisholpan, a 13-year-old girl in Mongolia, as she defies tradition to become an eagle hunter. She trains with her father, captures her own eaglet, and competes in a prestigious eagle festival, showcasing her dedication and skill in a male-dominated world.

Violence & peril: 2/10
Language: 0/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 0/10
Romance & sensuality: 0/10
Scary moments: 2/10

Heads up

Some scenes show traditional animal hunting practices.
Characters live in a harsh, cold environment.

What it models well

Overcoming traditional barriers
Family support and encouragement
Perseverance and dedication
Respect for nature and animals

Talk about it after

Challenging gender norms in different cultures
The bond between humans and animals
The importance of tradition and evolving customs

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Top billed cast

Director: Otto Bell

Trailers & clips

The Eagle Huntress Featurette - Soaring Cinematography (2016) - Documentary

The Eagle Huntress | Official HD Trailer (2016)

Reviewer notes

Not recommendedTrusted family reviewers
**The animal slavery.** I remember when this film was considered for the Oscars race. But some people were saying everything from the film was staged, instead of reality. I was like, had no idea what to say for such accusation since I haven't seen it yet. That's when I just had watched 'Brothers of the Wind', an Austrian documentary style feature film on the almost similar theme.…
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