The Eagle Huntress

2016 • 87 minutes

About this movie

The Eagle Huntress follows 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 rises to the pinnacle of a tradition that has been handed down from father to son for centuries.

Ratings and reviews

Breathtaking film including a great song by Sia, "Angel by the Wings". Would have liked to see more cultural discussions, such as: a) Why was English the predominant language spoken in school (that area borders Russia and China)?, b) A language which almost sounds Slavic-based is occasionally heard but the language of the natives is a mystery and an explanation of the derivation would have been appreciated, c) Ashol-Pan's family seem to respect devout Islamic traditions, but there is no discussion of the predominant religions or philosophies. That said, it is a wonderful, inspiring story and a look into life of modern day Mongolia/Kazakh with its lingering rural roots.

Asholpan is a brave, brilliant young girl. The cinematography in this film is breathtaking. Watch this movie on the biggest screen you can to fully appreciate it.

A lovely look at a different culture.