Long before the border is made...
... before Genghis Khan came to power...
Nomadic tribes have explored on remote Altai mountains in Asia.
For thousands of years, this tough wanderer...
... have used the golden eagle...
... to hunt for food and the fur they need...
... for survival in heavy winters.
And for countless generations , this valuable ability...
... always handed over from father to his son.
But this is a limited relationship between humans and birds.
Adat states that after seven years of loyalty...
... eagles must be returned to the wild...
... to continue life cycle.
Allah is Great.
You are an innocent sheep, but this eagle needs food.
Dear Eagle.
It's time for you to fly free in space.
We have been together for a long time.
And you have brought me good things.
It's not easy for me take you away.
But I will release you, because everything is finally there.
I have to let you go.
Fly into space.
This sheep is only for you.
This will be the last meal from me.
My name is Aisholpan.
This May I was 13 years old.
How is your school? / Good. Gets the value A.
I was born on Altai Mountain.
A child from nomadic tribes.
I helped my father a lot.
We do all together.
Over there. / Where?
Meet!
I love you my father.
He is like a teacher to me.
My father and grandfather are eagle hunters.
Our family has become eagle hunters...
... from generation to generation.
That's not an option.
That is a call that flows in your blood.
During winter,
We go to the mountains carrying eagles to hunt foxes.
Hunters and catchers work together as a team.
We protect the body with fur hats and warm clothes.
We compete at the festival.
I have become a champion twice.
Very often enter the top five.
I'm very interested.
Horse, clothes,
Seeing my father and grandfather...
... I want to do the same thing.
Let me hold it.
Since he was a child, Aisholpan was very interested in eagles.
Hold this.
Hold it gently.
He saw his father feeding _ eagles glued.
He must be similar to his father, not me.
Sadly, I can't have a lot of time with him.
But I don't hate that.
I only want my daughter to love her life.
Good.
You are naturally gifted.
He presses forcefully.
He holds the bird strongly.
He is not afraid at all.
Maybe it's already flowing in his blood.
Because all men in my family have become eagle hunters...
... my dream is to be the first female eagle hunter in Mongolia.
The Aisholpan family supports it to become an eagle hunter.
But there are many conservative voices in the eagle hunter community...
... who has a different opinion.
No.
No./ Women don't hunt eagles.
The elders did not approve it.
Men who hunt eagles.
This is our ancestral heritage.
The woman is weaker and brittle.
While men go eagle hunting...
... women at home prepare tea and water.
They squeeze cow's milk, process milk, make kurt.
It's hard for women to go to the mountain...
... and chasing animals while riding.
They can get cold.
Aisholpan said he wanted to be an eagle hunter ..
... to continue our tradition.
People say he does not have to do this.
So I'm worried about him.
But I think men and women are equal.
Women can do anything that men do, if they try.
My father taught me...
... and I don't want to make my child disappointed.
I started teaching Aisholpan...
Show him the way cover the eagle's head.
Then he learned to drag the rabbit while riding.
After trying this, we will try to call the eagle to eat.
Where is your voice?
Raise your hand!
That's good!
He learns to fly eagle from the mountain.
Launch in this direction.
Pay attention. Again.
Release. Again.
OK, good. Congratulations.
Not all men who do it.
Are you hungry? Does your foot hurt?
Are you tired?
Are you overheating?
Are you hungry?
I will give you a meal when we get home.
We go to school _ near the Syr river...
... because there are no schools in our area.
Let's play again!
I live in a dormitory.
I lived here since class 2.
We have known each other for a long time.
We stayed together in the dorm for 5 years.
I lived here for 7 years.
We are all neighbors. We study and work.
We only go to school for 5 days.
On Friday we go home.
My sister and son live with me in the dormitory.
I take care of them.
Good morning, Master!
How are you doing? / I'm good!
I feel good.
My grades are good at school...
... because I aspire to be a doctor.
But now what I'm thinking about is being an eagle hunter.
Is dinner ready?
Prepare the spoon. Bring onions.
May God bless you.
How is your school?
I wrestle with everyone in the class including boys, and I win.
One of the boys sat and looked at me as if he froze.
Quickly, feed this tough child.
Until now...
... Aisholpan uses birds his father to learn basic things.
But he really dreamed of having a hawk on his own.
Because he is very serious,
I thought I would let him take his own hawk and train it.
For several days every year, eagle child...
... strong enough to survive in a nest without its parent.
But it's not enough age to fly.
Today, there is a rare opportunity...
... to get a 3-month-old eagle baby in the nearest mountain.
There is a story if the eleng hunter is legendary...
... get their eagle on this mountain.
Hopefully we are lucky!
There!
Yes, God, two eagle children are in one nest.
That seems like a strong eagle child.
Do you see, kid?
There, near the yellow stone, there are two eagle children.
They once said eagles are quite strong...
... to bring you small mountain goats.
Do you see it?
We will climb from that side...
... then down from the top.
This will be difficult. We will need a rope.
Don't be afraid, understand? This is a strong cover!
Should I get down from here? Through the gap there?
Be careful, use your hands to keep you safe.
Right, that direction.
Strong grip.
"In the name of Allah."
Don't release the rope.
Don't worry. Alright, fast.
Loosen the rope again, well. / Back off. Keep grip.
Hold a strong rock.
Don't be afraid. Keep going down.
Just a little more.
Loosen the rope, well.
Don't be too strict.
A tight grip.
Keep a strong grip. / Good.
Slowly. Don't slip again!
Loosen the rope!
Enough.
You hold it tight? / Yes.
Look! They are there!
I'm close!
The string is loosened again, Aisholpan? / Yes, relax again.
Loosen the rope again! I've been with an eagle!
Have you arrived? / A little more!
A little more.
There are two eagles that nest side by side.
I lower the blanket now? / Yes!
Have you got it?
Bring it here.
Which side? / Right here.
Lower a little more.
Already.
Try covering the female.
What?
What? Blue rope? / Right.
Already.
Fast! The mother has arrived.
Quickly, loosen the blue rope.
Loosen the rope again!
Fast! / Don't be pulled.
He fell.
He keeps away from me.
Go ahead!
The string is not too tight.
Loosen the rope!
Is that enough?
Fast! The mother comes.
Go!
Get it!
Can I be appointed, son?
Wait, let me tie this.
Alright, ready.
Can I lift it now?
We succeed!
Let's see what we get here.
Yes, God. Look at this!
You do it very well.
Is it difficult for to get to the nest?
You find this type of very good!
All goes well.
We can start training your eagles this fall.
Eagle is a marker good luck!
He will bring good luck to our home.
Put it here.
For God's sake, the female eagle!
You took it yourself? / Right, I who took it took it.
That's difficult.
I have never seen a nest which is very difficult to achieve!
Is that difficult? You're exhausted? / No, I'm fine.
But daddy is full of sweat.
Father is exhausted!
I started slipping on rocks...
... but I pulled the rope and pulled myself back up.
You have proven yourself today.
You're as brave as like men.
You really show in the nest who's the boss!
Thank you.
I really love this eagle.
I will raise him and we will go to the eagle festival together!
Because Altai Mountain is very high...
... then the birds that nest there are very strong.
And of course it's very beautiful bird.
Very suitable with Aisholpan.
She's a great girl and brave.
Weather forecast.
Today's weather will cloudy _ without the possibility of rain.
Wind speed between 3 to 8 meters per second.
Air temperature is at 8 to 13 degrees Celsius.
Dear radio listeners ...
On the 2nd and 3rd of October...
... the annual eagle festival will be held.
Father?
Let me compete at this year's festival!
That's difficult, kid.
Please?
Don't worry.
Does the eagle's neck rotate?
The neck can rotate in all directions.
Are you afraid the first time touch an eagle? / No.
We will definitely be very scared!
And you fly it from your hand? / Right.
Then the bird returns again? / Right.
Do you call, "Hey, Elang, please come back here"?
How do you scream when calls the eagle?
Huukaa! Huukaa!
Is it scary for others?
Of course! That can bite like this!
We also become eagle hunters.
But we are afraid of eagles.
My father taught me...
So we ask for advice from him and also ask for his blessing.
Aisholpan already has its own _ eagle.
This type of bird is called Ice Feet.
Birds that are difficult to be captured.
Aisholpan will become eagle hunter.
Really?
Right, some people think it's wrong.
We have been eagle hunters since our ancestors.
My father and father...
... teach me how to train eagles.
I have also trained and taught him.
This is an important task.
I will also teach his siblings again later.
Can you give your blessing to Aisholpan?
Aisholpan!
Hey, Aisholpan!
Aisholpan!
This is a hard bird to catch, son.
Alright, my child.
May God help you become an eagle hunter.
May God make you always healthy.
Hope you grow up like me with yellow teeth.
Hopefully there are no birds that apart from your hands...
... and hopefully there is no horse that leaves you on your journey.
Allah is Great.
I entrust the eagle to you.
This is a catch bird which is very unusual.
Let it age with you.
Take care of yourself!
This is not good.
This can be used as an example.
Eagle hunters will teach his daughter rides a horse...
... then holding the bird.
That would be a pity, so did the bird.
They don't know how to properly approach an eagle.
Eagles are very picky people.
That requires respect and courage.
This is not just holding eagles and showing it off,
Then he becomes an eagle hunter. This is different.
However, women will marry in the end.
When it's warm, we live in Gers.
When it's cold we stay in a normal house.
That's all we know.
Nature here is very good.
This is like our mother.
Good morning, dear radio listeners.
Ulgii area will be cloudy without the potential for rain.
Only four weeks left before the eagle festival is held.
Eagle hunters are busy preparing their eagle for the event.
OK.
I will teach you to practice for festivals, kid.
Abilities Nurgaiv teaches her daughter...
... is strengthening the bond between Aisholpan and the bird.
The more in their relationship, the eagle will listen when called.
When they work as a team, the response time increases.
The residents are preparing to welcome this event.
We plan to give good shows...
... to foreign guests and tourists.
The closer the festival is, joy has been built throughout the region.
This is an important opportunity for eagle hunters.
To respect their traditions, represent their likes,
And show their skills in front of an enthusiastic audience.
Aisholpan!
Come on.
I will show you how to call from these rocks.
That may be the most important part of the festival. Come on.
Release!
Congratulations! The _ works well.
Now you have to call your own bird, son.
Daddy will be up there.
Alright, raise your hand then shout!
When calling, the jury sees the style of riding a horse,
And style when hawk fly and land.
This process is very important and takes time.
Be prepared./ Good.
Seeing the bird landing beautifully in his hand...
... makes me aware that is ready.
Eat slowly. Do not rush.
Ready for tomorrow?
Tomorrow there will be many people.
Are you ready?
Everything will be fine.
Are you full?
Don't be angry. Are you full?
Don't be angry.
Don't be noisy.
You have an important festival tomorrow.
You might not be able to fly if you eat too much.
Want me to paint your nails? / If you don't mind.
When did you leave? / Tomorrow.
Will there be other girls ? Only me.
Most parents.
Well, kid, we have to leave immediately.
It's a long journey.
Come on, my eagle, come on, your eagle...
I'm worried about him.
This is the first festival.
You have to take care of your hair.
Be the leader in this house as long as you go, understand?
He himself decided to be an eagle hunter.
And I'm sure women have the right to vote.
There are many male eagle hunters.
I just hope that he is healthy and safe.
Is this good? Not too narrow? Be careful when riding.
Let me see.
We should cut your hair is shorter.
It's okay, women's hair is like this!
In the name of Allah.
Hopefully the best, take care of yourself!
Alright, good luck!
Aisholpan and his father...
... take a long journey to the festival by riding a horse...
... and bring a bird eagle weighing 6 kilograms.
Let the horse drink. They must be tired.
Are you tired? / No.
Soon to arrive.
The capital of Olgii Province is located at the foot of Altai Mountain.
A day trip from home winter their family.
That is the biggest city that is hundreds of kilometers away.
Visiting Olgii is a rare thing for Aisholpan.
Sometimes I'm worried that people think it's weird...
... because he does something that is usually done by men.
But he shows extraordinary power...
... regardless of gender.
Good morning, honorable radio listeners.
The eagle festival day is in a minute!
We are all impatient.
About 70 eagle hunters from all regions...
... currently on the way to the location of the festival is held.
Dear Tobi, the mountain is an eagle coach.
For decades, this unique rock formation... ... has provided a natural arena for the annual eagle festival.
You see, kid. There is the place.
People have arrived.
For years,
Men proudly bring their eagles here...
... to preserve tradition...
... and compete for the title eagle hunter championship.
There have never been women who joined competing in the history of this festival.
And Aisholpan comes without notice.
Greetings, festival participants.
Hopefully we are always given grace and sustenance.
We have found ways to get up...
... and find happiness for centuries.
Welcome to the eagle festival.
A beauty can see eagles in space...
Foxes on land and speeding horses.
There are 80-year-old eagle hunters present among us.
Don't be afraid, understand?
She's a little girl.
Participants, please prepare at your place.
People come from all over the world.
There is only one winner among the 70 best eagle hunters.
It's time to start!
Here are eagle hunters...
... which has made us known to the world.
Those who have also cared for eagles...
... and passed on to us from our ancestors.
Give a lively welcome...
... to these honorable eagle hunters.
Peace with you. Ongarbay is welcome to advance.
They start with assessing hunter uniforms.
10-10-10-8.
They assess horses, clothes and equipment.
6-8-10-10.
Next is Ardak, son of the famous eagle hunter from Altai.
10-10-10-10.
Really good! Extraordinary!
Next, we have eagle hunters from Altai.
Go ahead.
Stand there.
Make sure it's right in your head.
Let dad see.
Who did you say the next one? / Aisholpan.
What is the little girl Aisholpan?
Come on, hurry. / Don't worry.
Come on, hurry up. / Get ready.
You're very charming.
Because Aisholpan is a woman...
... that's very important to make sure...
... riding style and perfect hunting.
Extraordinary.
That's good.
The next event is "Calling."
Animal skins are used as targets for attracting eagles...
... then we measure the speed.
Aisholpan who calls and I release the eagle.
8-10-8-6.
When you appear for the first time,
You will be very nervous.
So I'm very worried about him.
Next is Aisholpan.
We start!
I told him to be careful with his horse.
The horse can be scared and run towards the audience.
Where is your voice?
In the name of Allah.
Moving fast!
Really good! Extraordinary!
Guests please drink tea and lunch.
In the name of Allah.
Aisholpan birds fly very well.
Isn't that right?
This bird is very special. / The way it flies is extraordinary.
All birds fly well.
Not everyone who has an eagle in his house...
... is a true eagle hunter .
Women should not do this.
You can relax at home.
This is just the beginning.
There will be more.
This event tests the abilities of our eagle hunters...
... to call it from a distance.
When the blue flag is dropped, release your eagle.
Speed and skill are very important in this section.
This is the only part of the program...
... where the eyes of the audience look eager.
Fast, fast, fast.
Give a big round of applause.
Who is next? Who is the next participant?
It does not go in the direction you should.
We are worried that our birds don't land on our hands...
... when we call it in front of the audience.
Hey, the eagle flies away!
Chase and catch it!
Everyone starts laughs at you.
Satibaldy has a problem with his eagle.
We continue to the next participant who is ready.
Who is next?
Come on, Aisholpan. Fast
Raise your hand. / Don't worry.
A loud shout!
Pay attention to the flag!
You are like your father.
My heart is beating fast.
Very good value! Really good!
Where is my father? Is he up there?
Yes, he's up there.
Aisholpan!
Whose bird is it? / The Aisholpan Burung.
Women.
Women should stay at home and fight over prizes after the event...
... while men outside the house and compete for catches.
Of course I'm worried.
I think everything is in the hands of God.
Aisholpan, the youngest participant...
... and the first woman in the eagle hunter festival.
Good! Extraordinary!
Come on!
Incredible! Nice! This is amazing.
Go straight to your daughter, friend!
His bird does within 5 seconds!
Aisholpan might set a record.
The audience and jury see it.
He managed to catch the eagle in his hand within 5 seconds.
That requires unique talent. Not everyone can do that.
I tremble.
My hand vibrates.
A strange feeling!
Father! / Come here, my daughter. Stand near me.
The fastest burst and break the speed record.
When I hear this, I feel very proud.
Eagle hunters, please move forward.
Listen, ladies and gentlemen.
Today's program is special...
... because little girls participate in this celebration.
Please provide space. We will soon give gifts to eagle hunters.
There is a saying that says
"If two old women compete, one must be first champion."
Therefore, let me start with third place.
The third winner falls to Nurbolat Tana.
Second place winner, Orazkhan.
Ladies and gentlemen, please listen.
Our winner today is...
Aisholpan is our winner!
May you prosper.
May our descendants be like him!
Congratulations.
I'm very happy.
I even cry.
The 13-year-old girl won the contest.
I don't believe that myself.
He wins.
Of course that happens because she is a woman.
Surely it attracts tourists.
He is the first winner today, but it can be said...
... I doubt he can hunt eagles on the mountain in winter.
For hunting, one must far up the mountains.
There will be snowfall, storm and others.
That will be the real test.
That's difficult. He won't survive.
If he can go hunting eagle in the winter...
... then he is true eagle hunter.
That's kind of evidence.
Some hunters...
... refuse to admit it as a true eagle hunter.
It doesn't matter if people feel jealous.
Not everyone is the same.
I will prove it if I am true eagle hunter.
Father, we haven't drank tea since this morning.
Bring tea!
Father, when will we go hunting?
We will go hunting 6 or 7 more days.
So we pair horseshoe to all horses...
... then prepare for ice and snow.
To really test his daughter's hunting ability...
... Nurgaiv must bring Aisholpan up to the top of the mountain more than before.
But first, they must stop by to find a guide...
... at home the eagle hunter master...
... in a remote village close to the border of Mongolia and China.
How are you doing? Please come in.
You travel a long distance, 150 kilometers.
He's a strong child.
Dalaikhan and my father already competed at all festivals.
He is like my uncle.
There are many lessons that can be learned here.
Have you seen a child eagle Aisholpan?
Yes, and I think it's ready.
We will see tomorrow.
Many foxes and other animals.
But the area is slippery...
... and winter starts getting heavier.
Even men can't linger there.
Your child must be notified.
Take care of him.
Of course. We all must always be worried about our children.
Very true.
I was very surprised.
We don't think Aisholpan can become an eagle hunter.
He does what he sees when he was a child.
Are we ready?
In the name of Allah.
There is a saying in Kazakh that says,
"What the baby sees in the nest, it will repeat itself as an adult."
By winning the cup gold at the festival...
Aisholpan's current trip is a point of self-proof.
The more he climbed to the top of the mountain, he left his public victory.
He will now do the last step...
... to get to the path to get stasus eagle hunter completely.
He must be patient.
Finding a fox outside here can take weeks.
Look at this. Everything is covered with snow!
Hunters call this the biggest snowfall this year "Kansonar."
We don't take the road easy when going hunting.
There is little comfort in this _ cold cold condition.
Many stories about horses that slip and fall into the abyss.
Don't go far.
Stay focused.
Rock, cliff, snow.
Everything has taken victims.
The temperature slowly lowers to -40 degrees Fahrenheit.
Basically, we are cold.
Let these horses drink.
Your horse is really releasing its thirst.
It's time to find the traces of the fox.
Aisholpan and his father will explore the snow fields during the afternoon...
... but must return to the village at night to take shelter.
They are determined repeat this process...
... until he proved himself as a master eagle hunter.
Come closer. Here is slippery.
Strong grip.
Pay attention to the footprints!
Right, this is a fox footprint.
This is new.
Let's find this fox./ Come on.
My guess he goes to the mountain.
Look! The trail is clearer!
Over there!
Time to move!
Where? Where it goes?
Here! It is time! You go in that direction!
Eagle hunters look for high places with the best views.
Catchers try chasing the fox...
... until it becomes visible for eagle hunters.
Eagle makes a mistake when the first time they hunt.
Are you afraid, my dear?
It's hard to hunt when it's far from home, right?
We will do it better this time.
You watch from the mountain over there.
Hunters and pursuers work as a team.
They must work together if they want to succeed.
Don't be discouraged, my child.
First of that mountain. Then this mountain.
It can easily move places.
Foxes are smart animals. He won't just give up.
But your eagle is very talented.
He only needs time.
We try to go to the mountain. / There is the place.
Let's go.
We must pay attention to the steps here.
The snow is really thick.
Come on, keep going.
Turn around! Turn around!
Secure your eagle! Hold your eagle tight!
Get off the horse and carry the reins.
Stop there.
Get off the horse and walk for a while.
He doesn't want to move!
Then give a little beat!
Go ahead.
Follow my footsteps.
Faster!
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We get it!
Good, my child!
Do you see the catch? / Yes.
Come on. Come on.
Come on.
Thank God. He caught the first fox.
You take it off beautifully. / Thank you.
Does the fox bite your leg?
You do it with good for your first hunt.
You're very brave.
Your eagle works well.
First you win eagle contest,
Now you catch your first fox.
This is definitely not ordinary bird.
This is a difficult business.
We will tie the fox in your harm.
You have to take it home your first catch...
... then you will make you coat warm fur for you.
OK.
Okay, let's go home, kid. Yes.
Do you think you will be happy?
He will be very happy and proud, sure daddy.
Grandpa will also be happy, right? / Of course!
What about father? Are you happy?
Yes. Daddy is very happy.