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Long before borders were drawn...
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...before the reign of Genghis Khan...
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...nomadic tribes have roamed
the remote Altai Mountains of Asia.
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For over a thousand years,
these tough nomads...
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...have used golden eagles to hunt
for the food and fur they need...
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...to survive
the incredibly harsh winters.
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And for countless generations,
this precious skill...
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...has typically been handed down
from father to son.
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But this relationship between man
and bird is finite.
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Custom dictates that after
seven years of loyal service...
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...an eagle
must be returned to the wild...
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...to continue the circle of life.
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God is great.
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You are an innocent lamb,
but this eagle deserves an offering.
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My dear eagle.
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The time has come for you...
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...to fly up to the sky and be free.
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We have been together for a long time.
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And you have only brought
good things to me.
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It is not easy for me to let you go.
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But I will release you,
because everything has its end.
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It's only right to let you go.
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Fly to the sky.
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The lamb is just for you.
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This will be the last meal from me.
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My name is Aisholpan.
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This May I turned 13.
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How were your classes?
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Good. Straight A's.
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I was born in the Altai Mountains.
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A child of the nomads.
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I help my dad a lot.
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We do everything together.
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- There it is.
- Where?
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There it is.
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Got him!
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I love my dad.
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He's like a teacher to me.
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My dad and my grandpa
are eagle hunters.
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In our family...
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...we have been eagle hunters...
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...for generations.
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It is not a choice.
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It's a calling
that has to be in your blood.
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When it snows...
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...we go to the mountains
with the eagles and hunt foxes.
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A hunter and a catcher
work together as a team.
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We use the skin for fur hats...
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...and warm clothes.
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We compete at festivals.
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I have become a champion two times.
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Got into the top five many times.
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I was hooked.
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The horses...
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...the clothing, the equipment.
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Looking at my dad and grandpa...
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...I want to do the same.
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Let me hold it.
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Ever since she was young...
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...Aisholpan has been
fascinated by the eagles.
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Hold this.
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Please hold it gently.
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She would watch her dad
feeding them...
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...utterly transfixed.
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She definitely takes after him, not me.
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Sadly, that doesn't leave
much time for me and her.
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But I don't resent that.
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I just want my daughter to love her life.
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Great.
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You're a natural.
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It's being forceful, pressing.
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She holds the eagle with strength.
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She's not afraid of it at all.
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Maybe it's in her blood as well.
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Because all the men in my family
have been eagle hunters...
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...my dream is to become the first
eagle huntress in Mongolia.
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Aisholpan's family supports her dream
of becoming an eagle huntress.
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But there are more conservative voices
in the eagle hunting community...
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who have different opinions.
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No.
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- No.
- Girls do not eagle hunt.
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Elder people disapprove of it.
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Men go eagle hunting.
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This is the legacy of our forefathers.
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Women are weaker and more fragile.
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While men go eagle hunting...
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...women are at home
preparing tea and water.
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They milk cows,
process milk, make kurt.
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It's hard for girls
to go to the mountains...
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...and chase animals on horses.
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They get cold.
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Aisholpan says she wants to be
an eagle hunter...
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...to continue our tradition.
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People say she should not
be doing this.
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So I worry for her.
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But I think girls and boys are equal.
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Girls can do anything
boys can if they try.
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My father taught me...
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...and I don't want to let her down.
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I began teaching Aisholpan...
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...showing her how to cover
the eagle's head.
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Then she learned...
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...to pull the rabbit along.
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Yeah.
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After trying this...
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...we tried calling the eagle to eat.
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Where is your voice?
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Raise your arm!
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That's good!
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She learned to fly the eagle
from the mountain.
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Launch it this way.
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Pay attention. Again.
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Release. Again.
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Okay, good. Congratulations.
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Even some men can't do that.
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Are you hungry? Do your feet hurt?
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Are you tired?
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Are you hot?
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Are you hungry?
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I'll feed you when we get home.
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We go to school by the Syr river...
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...because there is no school
in our area.
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Let's play again!
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I live in the dormitory.
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I've been living here
since the 2nd grade.
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It's been so long since
we've known each other.
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We've lived together
for 5 years in the dorm.
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I've lived here for 7 years.
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We are all neighbours.
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We study and work.
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We are at school for only 5 days.
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On Fridays we go home.
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My brother and sister
live with me in the dormitory.
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I take care of them.
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Good morning, teacher!
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- How are you?
- I'm fine!
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I feel good.
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I have good grades at school...
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...because I want to be
a doctor someday.
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But right now, all I can think about
is becoming an eagle huntress.
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Is dinner ready?
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Place the spoons. Bring the onions.
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May God bless you.
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How are your classes going?
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I wrestled everyone in my class...
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...including all the boys...
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...and won.
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One boy was sitting
and looking at me as if he was frozen.
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Quick, feed this tough child.
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Until now...
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...Aisholpan has been using
her father's bird to learn the basics.
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But really, she dreams of
earning an eagle of her own.
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Since she is serious...
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...I figure, let her bring up her own eagle
and train it.
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For a few days every year,
a baby eaglet...
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...is strong enough to survive
outside the nest without its mother.
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But not quite old enough to fly away.
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Today, there's the rare opportunity...
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...to seize a 3-month-old eaglet
from a nearby mountain.
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It is said that legendary eagle hunters...
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...have captured their eaglets
in these mountains.
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May we be so lucky!
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There it is!
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Oh my God, two eaglets in one nest.
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Some good looking eaglets right there.
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Do you see, my child?
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There, next to that yellow stone...
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...there are two eaglets.
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They used to say the eagles
were strong enough...
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...to bring you little
mountain goats.
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Do you see them?
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We're going to have to
climb up that side...
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...and then descend from the top.
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This is going to be tough.
We'll need to use the rope.
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Do not be afraid, okay?
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It's a strong knot!
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Should I climb down here?
Toward that outcrop over there?
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Just be careful, use your arms
to steady yourself.
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Yep, that's the way.
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Hold on tightly.
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In the name of God.
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Never let go of the rope.
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Don't worry. Okay, go.
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- Give me some more rope, Dad.
- Back, back. Steady.
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Grab onto the stone tightly.
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Don't be scared.
Keep on moving down.
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It's getting tough there.
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Let the rope out, Dad.
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Give me some slack!
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Just hold on tight.
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Hold tight I said.
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Yeah, yeah.
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Go slowly. No more slip-ups!
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More rope!
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That's enough.
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Are you holding on tight?
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Yes.
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Look! There they are!
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I'm getting close!
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Still more rope, Aisholpan?
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Yes, more rope.
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More blue rope! I'm with the eaglets!
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You made it?
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I'm really there!
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A little more line.
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There are two eagles
nesting side by side.
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- Should I send down the blanket?
- Yep!
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You got it?
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Bring it over this way.
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- Which way?
- This way.
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Let it go a little bit more.
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That's it.
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Try to cover the female.
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- Say again?
- Pull it.
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What? The blue rope?
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Yeah.
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Here you go.
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Hurry up! The mother is coming.
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Please, please, more blue rope.
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Please release more rope!
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- Hurry!
- Don't pull.
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She fell down.
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She keeps falling away from me.
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Keep at it!
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Give me some slack on this other rope.
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Let it out more!
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Is that enough?
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Hurry up! The mother is coming.
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Shoo! Go away!
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Caught it!
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My child, is it ready to go?
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Wait a sec, let me tie this off.
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All right, ready.
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Should I reel it in now?
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We did it!
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Now, let's see what we've got here.
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Oh, God. Oh, God, look at this!
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You did really well.
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Was it difficult to get to the nest?
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You've found yourself
a really great specimen!
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All being well...
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...we can start to train
your baby eagle this autumn.
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This eaglet is a sign of good luck!
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She will bring good fortune
to our home.
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Pop it there.
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By God, a little female eaglet!
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So you took it all by yourself?
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Yup, I went and got it.
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It was tough.
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I've never seen a nest
that was so hard to reach!
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- Was it tough? Are you tired?
- Nope, I'm fine.
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As for me, I got all sweaty.
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I'm exhausted!
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I started slipping on the rocks...
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...but I grabbed the rope
and hauled myself back up.
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You proved yourself today.
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You were as brave as any man.
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You really showed that nest
who's boss!
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Thanks.
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I already love this eagle.
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I'm going to raise her and we are
going to the eagle festival together!
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Since the Altai Mountains are high...
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...it takes a strong bird to nest there.
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It's a very beautiful bird indeed.
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So it matches Aisholpan.
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She is a very brave
and courageous girl.
267
00:29:32,147 --> 00:29:33,773
Weather forecast.
268
00:29:33,940 --> 00:29:38,361
Weather will be cloudy,
without precipitation.
269
00:29:38,528 --> 00:29:42,073
Wind speed will be from 3 to 8
metres per second.
270
00:29:42,240 --> 00:29:45,535
Air temperature will be
8 to 13 degrees Celsius.
271
00:30:08,266 --> 00:30:10,226
Dear radio listeners...
272
00:30:10,393 --> 00:30:13,855
...from October 2nd to October 3rd...
273
00:30:14,022 --> 00:30:16,399
...the annual eagle festival
is to take place.
274
00:30:18,818 --> 00:30:20,445
Father?
275
00:30:21,154 --> 00:30:23,698
Let me compete
in the festival this year!
276
00:30:24,157 --> 00:30:26,034
Oh, my Child, it's difficult.
277
00:30:27,202 --> 00:30:28,203
Please?
278
00:30:28,912 --> 00:30:30,163
Don't worry!
279
00:31:11,996 --> 00:31:16,793
Does the eagle's neck revolve?
280
00:31:16,960 --> 00:31:21,089
Its neck revolves all the way around.
281
00:31:21,256 --> 00:31:23,174
Were you afraid
when you first touched the eagle?
282
00:31:23,341 --> 00:31:24,634
Nope.
283
00:31:24,801 --> 00:31:27,262
We would freak out like crazy!
284
00:31:29,847 --> 00:31:32,100
- And you fly it from your hand?
- Yes.
285
00:31:32,267 --> 00:31:34,352
- And it returns?
- Yes.
286
00:31:34,519 --> 00:31:38,189
Do you call, "Hey, eagle,
come back here, please?"
287
00:31:38,606 --> 00:31:40,108
What do you shout
when you call the eagle?
288
00:31:40,275 --> 00:31:43,903
Huukaa! Huukaa!
289
00:31:48,116 --> 00:31:51,578
Is it afraid of other people?
290
00:31:51,744 --> 00:31:54,581
Of course! It can bite like this!
291
00:31:56,874 --> 00:32:00,753
We too want to be eagle hunters.
292
00:32:03,590 --> 00:32:08,886
But we're afraid of eagles.
293
00:32:19,647 --> 00:32:21,149
My father taught me...
294
00:32:22,317 --> 00:32:24,027
...so we went to him for advice...
295
00:32:24,193 --> 00:32:26,154
...and to ask for his blessing.
296
00:32:38,791 --> 00:32:40,209
Aisholpan's very own eaglet.
297
00:32:41,794 --> 00:32:44,631
This kind of bird is called Ice Feet.
298
00:32:44,797 --> 00:32:45,798
Hard bird to catch.
299
00:32:46,966 --> 00:32:50,345
Aisholpan is going to be
an eagle hunter.
300
00:32:50,511 --> 00:32:51,721
Really?
301
00:32:51,888 --> 00:32:54,265
Yes, some people see it as wrong.
302
00:32:57,977 --> 00:33:02,607
We have been hunting with eagles
from our forefathers.
303
00:33:04,025 --> 00:33:06,319
My father and his father...
304
00:33:06,486 --> 00:33:10,114
...taught how to train eagles.
305
00:33:10,448 --> 00:33:12,367
I have trained, teach her.
306
00:33:13,409 --> 00:33:16,037
This is an important task.
307
00:33:19,499 --> 00:33:21,918
Both are young. I will train them.
308
00:33:24,712 --> 00:33:26,673
Can you give your blessing
to Aisholpan?
309
00:33:28,341 --> 00:33:29,342
Aisholpan!
310
00:33:30,718 --> 00:33:31,969
Hey, Aisholpan!
311
00:33:33,721 --> 00:33:34,722
Aisholpan!
312
00:33:40,395 --> 00:33:42,230
This is a hard bird to catch, my child.
313
00:33:48,277 --> 00:33:51,239
Well, my child.
314
00:33:51,406 --> 00:33:53,908
May God help you
pursue the hunter's path.
315
00:33:54,075 --> 00:33:56,369
May God keep you healthy.
316
00:33:56,536 --> 00:33:59,372
May you grow old like me
with yellow teeth.
317
00:33:59,539 --> 00:34:03,209
May no bird escape your hands...
318
00:34:03,376 --> 00:34:06,254
...and may no horse
leave you on your journey.
319
00:34:06,421 --> 00:34:07,630
God is great.
320
00:34:07,797 --> 00:34:09,841
I entrust that eagle to you.
321
00:34:11,217 --> 00:34:12,760
This will be a beast catching bird.
322
00:34:12,927 --> 00:34:14,470
Let it get old with you.
323
00:34:15,722 --> 00:34:17,974
Stay safe!
324
00:34:20,518 --> 00:34:21,853
This is not good.
325
00:34:23,396 --> 00:34:25,022
This sets a precedent.
326
00:34:25,398 --> 00:34:29,902
Eagle hunters
will train their daughters...
327
00:34:30,069 --> 00:34:32,905
...to ride horses...
328
00:34:33,072 --> 00:34:35,032
...then hold a bird.
329
00:34:35,199 --> 00:34:39,203
It is a shame to do so for the bird.
330
00:34:39,370 --> 00:34:41,622
They do not know how to properly
approach the eagle.
331
00:34:41,789 --> 00:34:44,500
The eagle is very picky about people.
332
00:34:44,667 --> 00:34:47,211
It demands respect and courage.
333
00:34:47,378 --> 00:34:49,464
It's not like you hold an eagle
and show off...
334
00:34:49,630 --> 00:34:51,674
...and become an eagle hunter.
335
00:34:51,841 --> 00:34:53,134
No way.
336
00:34:53,301 --> 00:34:54,969
Anyhow, she will have to get married...
337
00:34:55,136 --> 00:34:56,471
...at one point or another.
338
00:35:25,666 --> 00:35:28,294
When it's warm, we live in gers...
339
00:35:29,670 --> 00:35:32,340
...when cold in regular houses.
340
00:35:38,095 --> 00:35:42,475
It's all we've ever known.
341
00:36:04,372 --> 00:36:07,291
Nature is great here.
342
00:36:11,128 --> 00:36:12,713
It is like our mother.
343
00:37:42,553 --> 00:37:44,764
Good morning, dear radio listeners.
344
00:37:45,139 --> 00:37:48,184
Near Ulgii, it will be cloudy
with no precipitation.
345
00:37:48,434 --> 00:37:53,522
Only four weeks left
until the long-awaited eagle festival.
346
00:37:54,565 --> 00:37:59,528
Eagle hunters are busy preparing
their eagles for the event.
347
00:38:00,738 --> 00:38:01,822
Okay.
348
00:38:06,619 --> 00:38:09,830
My child, I will teach you how to train
for the festival.
349
00:38:14,377 --> 00:38:16,879
The skills Nurgaiv is teaching
his daughter...
350
00:38:17,046 --> 00:38:19,757
...strengthen the bond
between Aisholpan and her bird.
351
00:38:21,300 --> 00:38:25,221
As their relationship deepens,
the eagle learns to listen for her call.
352
00:38:25,388 --> 00:38:28,516
As they start to work as a team,
the response times improve.
353
00:38:33,396 --> 00:38:35,856
Our region's people are
fully in preparation for this event.
354
00:38:36,023 --> 00:38:38,109
We plan to present a beautiful show...
355
00:38:38,275 --> 00:38:40,277
...for our foreign guests and tourists.
356
00:38:42,863 --> 00:38:46,701
As the festival draws near,
the excitement builds across the region.
357
00:38:47,243 --> 00:38:51,372
This is an important opportunity for
eagle hunters to honour their tradition...
358
00:38:51,872 --> 00:38:56,002
...represent the tribe, and parade
themselves in front of an eager crowd.
359
00:38:56,168 --> 00:38:57,169
Aisholpan!
360
00:38:58,379 --> 00:38:59,380
Let's go.
361
00:39:01,132 --> 00:39:03,634
I will show you how to call it
from those rocks.
362
00:39:03,801 --> 00:39:07,096
Probably the most important part
of the festival.
363
00:39:07,263 --> 00:39:08,264
Let's go.
364
00:39:15,104 --> 00:39:16,105
Release!
365
00:39:22,903 --> 00:39:24,113
Congratulations! The bird did well.
366
00:39:24,864 --> 00:39:27,450
My child, now you need
to call the bird yourself.
367
00:39:27,783 --> 00:39:29,827
I'll be up there.
368
00:39:30,036 --> 00:39:32,830
Okay, raise your hand and shout!
369
00:39:37,793 --> 00:39:38,836
With calling...
370
00:39:39,003 --> 00:39:40,296
...the judges look at...
371
00:39:40,463 --> 00:39:42,048
...horse riding style...
372
00:39:42,214 --> 00:39:43,841
...eagle's landing...
373
00:39:44,008 --> 00:39:45,384
...and eagle flying style.
374
00:39:46,761 --> 00:39:48,512
This process is timed
and every second counts.
375
00:39:48,971 --> 00:39:50,473
- Get ready.
- Okay.
376
00:40:20,836 --> 00:40:23,631
Seeing her bird land beautifully
on her arm...
377
00:40:23,798 --> 00:40:28,511
...I realised that she is ready.
378
00:41:00,000 --> 00:41:02,336
Don't hurry. Eat slowly.
379
00:41:14,223 --> 00:41:15,891
Ready for tomorrow?
380
00:41:16,267 --> 00:41:18,018
There will be lots of people tomorrow.
381
00:41:18,561 --> 00:41:19,979
Are you ready?
382
00:41:23,315 --> 00:41:25,067
Everything will be good.
383
00:41:27,069 --> 00:41:28,279
Are you full now?
384
00:41:32,032 --> 00:41:34,451
Don't be angry. Are you full now?
385
00:41:35,286 --> 00:41:36,787
Don't be angry.
386
00:41:47,965 --> 00:41:50,426
Don't make such noises.
387
00:41:50,926 --> 00:41:53,804
You have an important
festival tomorrow.
388
00:41:55,890 --> 00:41:58,559
You might not be able to fly
if you eat too much.
389
00:42:10,154 --> 00:42:11,947
Do you want me to paint your nails?
390
00:42:12,114 --> 00:42:13,866
If you do not mind.
391
00:42:23,584 --> 00:42:25,419
When do you leave?
392
00:42:25,628 --> 00:42:27,129
Tomorrow.
393
00:42:28,380 --> 00:42:30,216
Will there be any other girls?
394
00:42:30,382 --> 00:42:32,760
No. Just me.
395
00:42:33,469 --> 00:42:35,095
Mostly older men.
396
00:42:48,317 --> 00:42:50,402
Okay, my child, we have to leave soon.
397
00:42:52,112 --> 00:42:53,739
It is a long ride.
398
00:42:54,907 --> 00:42:59,161
Come, my eagle, come, your eagle.
399
00:43:00,329 --> 00:43:02,039
I'm worried for her.
400
00:43:03,040 --> 00:43:05,793
This is her first festival.
401
00:43:07,795 --> 00:43:10,798
You need to take better care
of your hair.
402
00:43:18,222 --> 00:43:21,392
Be the head of this home
while I am away, okay?
403
00:43:27,439 --> 00:43:31,860
She decided on her own
to be an eagle hunter.
404
00:43:33,696 --> 00:43:36,991
And I believe
it's a woman's right to choose.
405
00:43:38,492 --> 00:43:40,869
There are so many strong
eagle hunter men.
406
00:43:41,704 --> 00:43:46,458
All I wish for is her
safety and wellbeing.
407
00:43:47,084 --> 00:43:48,377
Is this okay? Not too tight?
408
00:43:48,544 --> 00:43:50,504
Be careful when you ride.
409
00:43:50,671 --> 00:43:51,714
Let me look.
410
00:44:17,406 --> 00:44:19,366
We should have cut it shorter.
411
00:44:19,533 --> 00:44:23,537
It's okay, it's girl's hair!
412
00:44:28,751 --> 00:44:30,377
In the name of God.
413
00:44:38,010 --> 00:44:40,137
All the best, stay safe!
414
00:44:40,971 --> 00:44:43,182
Okay, good luck!
415
00:45:10,584 --> 00:45:12,169
Aisholpan and her father...
416
00:45:12,336 --> 00:45:15,255
...made the long journey
to the festival on horseback...
417
00:45:15,422 --> 00:45:18,175
...carrying their 15-pound birds.
418
00:45:30,187 --> 00:45:33,232
Let's let the horses drink.
They must be tired.
419
00:45:34,358 --> 00:45:36,652
- Are you tired?
- Nah.
420
00:45:38,362 --> 00:45:40,072
God willing, we are almost there.
421
00:45:46,870 --> 00:45:51,208
The provincial capital of Olgii lies
in the foothills of the Altai Mountain...
422
00:45:51,375 --> 00:45:54,545
...a full day's ride from
the family's winter home.
423
00:45:55,546 --> 00:45:58,966
It's the biggest town
for a hundred miles.
424
00:45:59,800 --> 00:46:03,178
A visit to Olgii is a rare treat
for Aisholpan.
425
00:46:10,394 --> 00:46:11,687
Sometimes I worry...
426
00:46:11,854 --> 00:46:14,314
...people might think it's strange...
427
00:46:14,481 --> 00:46:18,610
...because she does something
that men usually do.
428
00:46:23,615 --> 00:46:25,909
But she shows extraordinary strength...
429
00:46:26,785 --> 00:46:29,329
...regardless of her gender.
430
00:46:37,671 --> 00:46:39,965
Good morning, dear radio listeners.
431
00:46:40,132 --> 00:46:43,177
The day of the eagle festival is upon us!
432
00:46:43,343 --> 00:46:47,139
We are all hugely excited.
433
00:46:47,639 --> 00:46:50,684
Around 70 eagle hunters
from all over the region...
434
00:46:50,851 --> 00:46:54,396
...are currently making their way
to the festival ground.
435
00:46:55,647 --> 00:47:00,319
Sayak Tobi, the eagle
trainer's mountain.
436
00:47:00,486 --> 00:47:03,030
For decades, this unique
rock formation...
437
00:47:03,197 --> 00:47:06,492
...has provided a natural arena
for the annual eagle festival.
438
00:47:07,201 --> 00:47:08,744
You see, my child.
439
00:47:08,911 --> 00:47:11,288
There it is.
440
00:47:11,455 --> 00:47:13,081
People are here already.
441
00:47:34,561 --> 00:47:37,731
For years, proud men
have brought their eagles here...
442
00:47:37,898 --> 00:47:39,149
...to preserve tradition...
443
00:47:39,942 --> 00:47:43,946
...and battle for the title
of champion eagle hunter.
444
00:47:49,993 --> 00:47:54,289
No girl has ever competed
in the history of this festival.
445
00:47:54,581 --> 00:47:58,043
And Aisholpan is
arriving unannounced.
446
00:48:28,156 --> 00:48:31,535
Peace be with you,
dear festival participants.
447
00:48:35,998 --> 00:48:38,083
Our people have found
their fortune in the sky.
448
00:48:40,586 --> 00:48:42,713
Our men have found
a way to stand out...
449
00:48:43,046 --> 00:48:45,924
...and find happiness
through the centuries.
450
00:48:47,593 --> 00:48:50,679
Welcome to the eagle festival.
451
00:49:01,231 --> 00:49:03,775
What a beauty it is to see
a bird in the sky...
452
00:49:05,527 --> 00:49:07,321
...a fox on the land...
453
00:49:07,487 --> 00:49:09,031
...and a fast horse.
454
00:49:15,037 --> 00:49:19,750
We have an 80-year-old
eagle-hunter among us.
455
00:49:37,934 --> 00:49:39,770
Do not be afraid, okay?
456
00:49:47,861 --> 00:49:49,821
She is a young girl.
457
00:50:04,169 --> 00:50:05,379
Contestants...
458
00:50:05,545 --> 00:50:06,880
...take your places please.
459
00:50:10,759 --> 00:50:13,178
People come from all over the world.
460
00:50:14,763 --> 00:50:17,557
The winner must be the best...
461
00:50:17,724 --> 00:50:21,228
...among 70 great eagle hunters.
462
00:50:21,520 --> 00:50:22,729
Time to start!
463
00:50:38,245 --> 00:50:41,498
Here are the eagle hunters...
464
00:50:41,665 --> 00:50:44,209
...who have made us
known to the world.
465
00:50:49,423 --> 00:50:54,428
They are the ones
who have cared for eagles...
466
00:50:54,594 --> 00:51:00,892
...passed down to us
from our great ancestors.
467
00:51:03,603 --> 00:51:06,064
Please give your applause...
468
00:51:06,231 --> 00:51:10,360
...to these highly honoured
eagle hunters.
469
00:51:11,486 --> 00:51:15,073
Peace be upon you.
Let Ongarbay come forward.
470
00:51:21,288 --> 00:51:25,125
They begin with judging
the hunter's outfit.
471
00:51:27,252 --> 00:51:29,671
10-10-10-8.
472
00:51:30,922 --> 00:51:32,924
They assess the horse...
473
00:51:33,091 --> 00:51:35,177
...the clothes and equipment.
474
00:51:36,845 --> 00:51:39,931
6-8-10-10.
475
00:51:59,242 --> 00:52:01,286
Next is Ardak...
476
00:52:01,453 --> 00:52:05,540
...son of a famed eagle
hunter from Altai.
477
00:52:05,707 --> 00:52:07,250
10-10-10-10.
478
00:52:08,502 --> 00:52:10,921
Really nice! Great!
479
00:52:15,050 --> 00:52:17,385
Next, we have an eagle
hunter from Altai.
480
00:52:21,640 --> 00:52:22,849
Let's go.
481
00:52:23,558 --> 00:52:24,559
Stand over here.
482
00:52:25,727 --> 00:52:27,229
Make it fit your head.
483
00:52:28,063 --> 00:52:29,606
Let me look.
484
00:52:30,357 --> 00:52:32,609
- Who is next you say?
- Aisholpan.
485
00:52:32,776 --> 00:52:34,194
Aisholpan is that girl?
486
00:52:35,487 --> 00:52:37,823
- Come here. Come here.
- Do not worry.
487
00:52:38,323 --> 00:52:41,326
- Please hurry up. Hurry up.
- Ready.
488
00:52:41,493 --> 00:52:42,536
You are awesome.
489
00:53:03,807 --> 00:53:05,976
Since Aisholpan is a girl...
490
00:53:08,353 --> 00:53:09,896
...it was important to make sure...
491
00:53:10,063 --> 00:53:11,815
...her riding and hunting
styles are flawless.
492
00:53:34,462 --> 00:53:35,505
Awesome.
493
00:53:38,550 --> 00:53:39,593
That was good.
494
00:53:41,803 --> 00:53:42,846
Next event...
495
00:53:43,305 --> 00:53:45,015
..."Calling."
496
00:53:48,393 --> 00:53:51,354
An animal skin target...
497
00:53:52,188 --> 00:53:55,066
...attracts the eagles...
498
00:53:55,567 --> 00:53:58,486
...and we measure their speed.
499
00:54:05,452 --> 00:54:07,162
Aisholpan calls.
500
00:54:07,329 --> 00:54:08,914
I release the eagle.
501
00:54:12,208 --> 00:54:14,169
8-10-8-6.
502
00:54:23,386 --> 00:54:26,681
When you perform for the first time...
503
00:54:26,890 --> 00:54:28,350
...you become very nervous.
504
00:54:30,352 --> 00:54:33,772
So I was worrying for her.
505
00:54:39,361 --> 00:54:40,862
Next is Aisholpan.
506
00:54:42,739 --> 00:54:43,782
Here we go!
507
00:54:45,158 --> 00:54:49,621
I told her to be careful with the horse.
508
00:54:50,372 --> 00:54:52,540
It can get scared and run into
the crowd of people.
509
00:54:56,419 --> 00:54:57,462
Where is your voice?
510
00:54:59,422 --> 00:55:00,590
In the name of God.
511
00:55:18,900 --> 00:55:20,068
Go fast!
512
00:55:41,172 --> 00:55:42,924
Really nice! Great!
513
00:56:00,483 --> 00:56:02,318
Guests, you are invited
for tea and lunch.
514
00:56:11,828 --> 00:56:12,871
In the name of God.
515
00:56:15,290 --> 00:56:17,083
Aisholpan's bird flew very well.
516
00:56:17,792 --> 00:56:18,835
Didn't it?
517
00:56:21,671 --> 00:56:24,591
- This bird is very special.
- Simply amazing, how well it flew.
518
00:56:31,973 --> 00:56:34,976
All birds flew well.
519
00:56:36,311 --> 00:56:39,022
Not everyone who has
an eagle at home...
520
00:56:39,189 --> 00:56:41,357
...is a real eagle hunter.
521
00:56:41,775 --> 00:56:43,943
Women are not supposed to do it.
522
00:56:44,944 --> 00:56:46,488
You can relax at home.
523
00:56:48,907 --> 00:56:50,533
This is just the beginning.
524
00:56:53,870 --> 00:56:55,371
This is just the beginning.
525
00:56:55,538 --> 00:56:58,625
More to come.
526
00:57:04,047 --> 00:57:05,757
This event tests our eagle
hunters' ability...
527
00:57:05,924 --> 00:57:07,217
...to call a bird from afar.
528
00:57:10,804 --> 00:57:13,139
When the blue flag drops...
529
00:57:13,389 --> 00:57:14,849
...release your eagles.
530
00:57:18,520 --> 00:57:24,776
Speed and skill are
the most important part of this event.
531
00:57:26,736 --> 00:57:28,488
This is the only event...
532
00:57:28,655 --> 00:57:30,740
...where people's eyes
are genuinely full of fire.
533
00:57:33,326 --> 00:57:35,328
Quickly, quickly, quickly.
534
00:57:37,038 --> 00:57:38,414
Your applause please.
535
00:57:41,292 --> 00:57:43,378
Who's next? Who's the next person?
536
00:57:46,881 --> 00:57:49,634
It won't go where it is supposed to.
537
00:57:58,685 --> 00:58:00,019
We worry that our birds...
538
00:58:00,186 --> 00:58:02,188
...may not land in our hands...
539
00:58:02,355 --> 00:58:03,857
...when we call them
in front of a crowd.
540
00:58:04,440 --> 00:58:05,692
Hey, that eagle flew away!
541
00:58:05,859 --> 00:58:07,235
Why don't you run and get it!
542
00:58:07,402 --> 00:58:10,864
Everyone starts laughing at you.
543
00:58:16,369 --> 00:58:18,746
Satibaldy has issues with his eagle.
544
00:58:18,913 --> 00:58:20,373
Let the next one get ready.
545
00:59:07,420 --> 00:59:09,172
Who's next?
546
00:59:12,091 --> 00:59:14,636
Come on, Aisholpan. Let's go.
547
00:59:18,598 --> 00:59:20,725
- Raise your arm.
- Don't worry.
548
00:59:20,892 --> 00:59:21,935
Loud voice!
549
00:59:24,896 --> 00:59:26,272
Look at the flag!
550
00:59:31,694 --> 00:59:33,863
You're up after the old man.
551
00:59:34,030 --> 00:59:36,366
My heart is beating fast.
552
00:59:47,543 --> 00:59:50,546
A very good score! Really nice!
553
00:59:58,846 --> 01:00:01,432
Where's my dad? Is he up there?
554
01:00:01,599 --> 01:00:02,892
Yes, he's already up there.
555
01:00:04,143 --> 01:00:05,186
Aisholpan!
556
01:00:08,356 --> 01:00:09,399
Whose bird is that?
557
01:00:09,565 --> 01:00:10,775
Aisholpan's.
558
01:00:10,942 --> 01:00:11,985
A lady.
559
01:00:12,151 --> 01:00:13,987
Women are supposed to stay indoors
and quarrel for the gifts after parties...
560
01:00:14,153 --> 01:00:16,489
...while men are meant for the outdoors,
and we quarrel for the catch.
561
01:00:21,869 --> 01:00:23,705
I was worried of course.
562
01:00:25,498 --> 01:00:26,541
I figured...
563
01:00:27,709 --> 01:00:29,335
...it's all in God's hands.
564
01:00:34,382 --> 01:00:36,968
Aisholpan, the youngest participant
and the first female...
565
01:00:37,135 --> 01:00:38,803
...in this eagle hunting festival.
566
01:01:00,283 --> 01:01:03,161
Great! Amazing!
567
01:01:03,411 --> 01:01:04,871
Come on!
568
01:01:06,539 --> 01:01:09,208
Amazing! Great! This is awesome.
569
01:01:09,500 --> 01:01:12,337
Run towards your daughter, man!
570
01:01:12,628 --> 01:01:15,006
Her bird was the only one
to do it in 5 seconds!
571
01:01:15,506 --> 01:01:17,550
Aisholpan may have a record time.
572
01:01:18,593 --> 01:01:22,055
Everyone saw it, both the audience
and the judges.
573
01:01:22,221 --> 01:01:26,642
She managed to catch the bird
in her hand in only five seconds.
574
01:01:26,809 --> 01:01:31,522
That requires unique talent.
Not just anyone can do that.
575
01:01:31,689 --> 01:01:34,400
I'm kind of trembling.
576
01:01:34,567 --> 01:01:37,111
My hands are trembling.
577
01:01:37,278 --> 01:01:39,739
Funny feeling!
578
01:01:40,615 --> 01:01:41,908
Dad!
579
01:01:42,075 --> 01:01:44,369
Come here, my daughter.
Stand by me.
580
01:01:49,832 --> 01:01:56,047
Her bird was fastest and actually
broke the record for speed.
581
01:01:57,131 --> 01:02:02,762
When I heard this, I felt so proud.
582
01:02:18,694 --> 01:02:21,197
Eagle hunters, please come forward.
583
01:02:24,534 --> 01:02:26,702
Listen, ladies and gentlemen.
584
01:02:26,869 --> 01:02:28,871
Today's event was special...
585
01:02:29,038 --> 01:02:32,125
...because a little girl participated
in this celebration.
586
01:02:33,793 --> 01:02:37,839
Please make some space.
We will now award the eagle hunters.
587
01:02:38,464 --> 01:02:39,549
As the saying goes:
588
01:02:39,715 --> 01:02:43,553
"If two old ladies compete,
one has to be first."
589
01:02:44,971 --> 01:02:47,098
Therefore, let me start with
the third place.
590
01:02:47,765 --> 01:02:50,518
Third place goes to Nurbolat Tana.
591
01:02:57,400 --> 01:02:59,777
Second place, Orazkhan.
592
01:03:02,238 --> 01:03:04,407
Dear people, please listen.
593
01:03:05,324 --> 01:03:10,997
Our winner today is...
594
01:03:11,164 --> 01:03:12,790
...Aisholpan!
595
01:03:21,382 --> 01:03:23,843
Aisholpan is our winner!
596
01:03:37,231 --> 01:03:40,401
May your art prosper.
597
01:03:41,110 --> 01:03:43,070
May our offspring be like her!
598
01:03:44,238 --> 01:03:45,656
Congratulations.
599
01:03:49,577 --> 01:03:52,205
I was so happy.
600
01:03:52,663 --> 01:03:54,499
I had tears in my eyes.
601
01:04:13,184 --> 01:04:14,936
The 13 year old girl won the contest.
602
01:04:15,895 --> 01:04:17,522
But I don't believe it myself.
603
01:04:17,688 --> 01:04:19,273
She won.
604
01:04:19,440 --> 01:04:22,109
Of course it helps that she is a girl.
605
01:04:22,276 --> 01:04:24,487
Interesting for tourists, of course.
606
01:04:25,404 --> 01:04:26,864
She came in first today...
607
01:04:27,031 --> 01:04:28,449
...but to say...
608
01:04:28,741 --> 01:04:33,538
...that she can eagle hunt
in the mountains in winter...
609
01:04:35,164 --> 01:04:37,166
...I have my doubts.
610
01:04:37,333 --> 01:04:42,380
To hunt, one must travel
far into the mountains.
611
01:04:42,713 --> 01:04:45,841
There will be snow, storms, etc.
612
01:04:46,008 --> 01:04:47,426
Yes, that is a real test.
613
01:04:47,593 --> 01:04:49,595
It is tough. She won't endure.
614
01:04:49,762 --> 01:04:54,642
If she can go eagle hunting
in winter...
615
01:04:54,809 --> 01:04:59,230
...then she is a true eagle hunter.
616
01:05:00,064 --> 01:05:02,858
It is proof of a sort.
617
01:05:21,752 --> 01:05:23,713
Some of the hunters...
618
01:05:24,338 --> 01:05:26,966
...refused to accept her
as a real eagle hunter.
619
01:05:30,886 --> 01:05:34,682
As for the jealous ones, it's okay.
620
01:05:34,890 --> 01:05:36,892
Not all people are same.
621
01:05:56,746 --> 01:06:01,751
I will prove that I am
a real eagle huntress.
622
01:06:08,507 --> 01:06:11,552
Dad, we haven't had tea
since this morning.
623
01:06:13,596 --> 01:06:15,014
Bring tea!
624
01:06:18,976 --> 01:06:20,227
Daddy, when will we go hunting?
625
01:06:20,478 --> 01:06:21,687
We will go hunting...
626
01:06:22,063 --> 01:06:24,190
...in 6 or 7 days.
627
01:06:31,364 --> 01:06:34,992
So we put horseshoes on the horses...
628
01:06:37,370 --> 01:06:40,915
...and prepared for the ice and snow.
629
01:06:52,385 --> 01:06:54,261
To fully test her hunting skills...
630
01:06:54,470 --> 01:06:59,225
...Nurgaiv must take Aisholpan deeper
into the mountains than ever before.
631
01:06:59,558 --> 01:07:03,854
But first, they stop off for guidance
at the home of a master eagle hunter...
632
01:07:04,063 --> 01:07:08,526
...in a remote village close to
the Mongolian border with China.
633
01:07:12,238 --> 01:07:20,162
How are you? Please come in.
634
01:07:31,173 --> 01:07:36,345
You've travelled a long distance,
150 kilometres.
635
01:07:37,388 --> 01:07:40,474
But the kid is strong.
636
01:07:40,683 --> 01:07:44,729
Dalaikhan and my dad have competed
in all of the festivals.
637
01:07:44,979 --> 01:07:46,230
He's like my uncle.
638
01:07:46,480 --> 01:07:49,358
There are a lot of lessons
to be learnt here.
639
01:07:49,567 --> 01:07:54,071
Have you seen Aisholpan's eaglet?
640
01:07:54,280 --> 01:07:57,158
Yes, you seem to think it is ready.
641
01:07:57,324 --> 01:07:59,160
We will see tomorrow.
642
01:07:59,326 --> 01:08:02,079
Lots of foxes and other animals.
643
01:08:02,246 --> 01:08:03,956
But the land is slippery...
644
01:08:04,123 --> 01:08:07,710
...the winter began harshly.
645
01:08:07,877 --> 01:08:12,131
Even guys can't take it as of late.
646
01:08:12,298 --> 01:08:15,217
But the kid has to be alert.
647
01:08:15,384 --> 01:08:16,969
Watch out for the kid.
648
01:08:17,511 --> 01:08:18,387
Yes, of course.
649
01:08:18,554 --> 01:08:21,849
We will always worry for our children.
650
01:08:22,016 --> 01:08:22,933
Yes indeed.
651
01:09:04,350 --> 01:09:05,935
I'm really surprised.
652
01:09:06,101 --> 01:09:11,106
We didn't think Aisholpan
could eagle-hunt.
653
01:09:11,398 --> 01:09:19,156
She is doing what she saw as a child.
654
01:09:22,409 --> 01:09:23,327
Are we ready now?
655
01:09:36,423 --> 01:09:37,466
Great.
656
01:09:39,510 --> 01:09:40,636
In the name of God.
657
01:09:49,520 --> 01:09:51,647
There is a saying in Kazakh:
658
01:09:52,648 --> 01:09:58,696
"What a baby sees in the nest,
it then repeats when it grows up."
659
01:10:20,593 --> 01:10:22,136
Turn here.
660
01:10:23,971 --> 01:10:26,181
Having won the gold cup at the festival...
661
01:10:26,390 --> 01:10:30,102
...Aisholpan's journey now takes
a more personal turn.
662
01:10:30,311 --> 01:10:35,190
As she heads out into the mountains,
she leaves her public victory behind.
663
01:10:35,649 --> 01:10:37,902
She will now attempt the final step...
664
01:10:38,110 --> 01:10:41,697
...on the path to
full eagle hunter status.
665
01:10:43,574 --> 01:10:45,200
She will have to be patient.
666
01:10:45,409 --> 01:10:48,162
Finding a fox out here can take weeks.
667
01:10:48,621 --> 01:10:51,540
Look at this. The whole steppe
is blanketed in snow!
668
01:10:51,707 --> 01:10:56,587
Hunters call this first big snowfall
of the year "Kansonar."
669
01:11:17,816 --> 01:11:21,528
We don't take easy roads
when we go out hunting.
670
01:11:30,579 --> 01:11:34,625
There's little comfort
in these bitterly cold conditions.
671
01:11:47,846 --> 01:11:53,727
It's not unheard of for horses to slip
and fall off the side of a cliff.
672
01:11:55,312 --> 01:11:56,355
Stay close.
673
01:11:58,941 --> 01:11:59,984
Stay sharp.
674
01:12:01,276 --> 01:12:02,319
The stones...
675
01:12:02,695 --> 01:12:04,613
...the cliffs, the snow.
676
01:12:06,156 --> 01:12:07,908
It all takes a toll.
677
01:12:13,205 --> 01:12:17,710
The temperature regularly plummets
as low as -40 degrees Fahrenheit.
678
01:12:19,336 --> 01:12:21,255
Basically, we freeze.
679
01:12:24,049 --> 01:12:26,051
Let's get these horses
something to drink.
680
01:12:54,997 --> 01:12:57,041
Your horse has quenched his thirst.
681
01:13:03,172 --> 01:13:07,259
It's time to find some fox tracks.
682
01:13:11,764 --> 01:13:15,225
Aisholpan and her father will
venture onto the frozen steppe by day...
683
01:13:15,434 --> 01:13:18,479
...but will return to the village
at night for shelter.
684
01:13:18,687 --> 01:13:21,190
They are determined
to repeat the process...
685
01:13:21,356 --> 01:13:24,359
...until she proves herself
a master eagle huntress.
686
01:13:25,819 --> 01:13:29,198
Come closer. It's slippery here.
687
01:13:30,407 --> 01:13:31,658
Hold on tightly.
688
01:13:42,086 --> 01:13:44,213
Check out those paw prints!
689
01:13:44,379 --> 01:13:46,340
Yes, these are fox tracks.
690
01:13:48,217 --> 01:13:49,802
They're still fresh.
691
01:13:50,511 --> 01:13:51,804
Let's find this fox.
692
01:13:51,970 --> 01:13:53,180
Let's go.
693
01:13:54,640 --> 01:13:56,266
My guess is he went to that mountain.
694
01:14:03,524 --> 01:14:06,026
Look! More tracks!
695
01:14:26,255 --> 01:14:27,631
There it is!
696
01:14:31,051 --> 01:14:32,094
Time to move it!
697
01:14:42,104 --> 01:14:43,897
Where is it? Where'd it go?
698
01:15:01,373 --> 01:15:04,751
Here it is! It's on! You head that way!
699
01:15:07,588 --> 01:15:11,800
The eagle hunter finds
the highest place with the best view.
700
01:15:17,347 --> 01:15:21,518
The catcher tries to chase the fox...
701
01:15:21,685 --> 01:15:24,313
...until it becomes visible
to the eagle hunter.
702
01:16:35,133 --> 01:16:38,262
Eagles make mistakes
the first time they hunt.
703
01:16:42,516 --> 01:16:43,934
Were you afraid, my dear?
704
01:16:44,601 --> 01:16:48,105
Is it hard hunting
so far away from home?
705
01:16:50,357 --> 01:16:51,525
We'll all do better this time.
706
01:16:52,067 --> 01:16:54,194
You shoot up that mountain over there.
707
01:16:59,408 --> 01:17:01,576
The hunter and chaser
work as a team.
708
01:17:02,995 --> 01:17:06,331
Only if they work together
can they hope to be successful.
709
01:17:46,997 --> 01:17:48,832
Don't be disheartened, my child.
710
01:17:50,751 --> 01:17:52,127
First those mountains.
Then this mountain.
711
01:17:52,294 --> 01:17:54,921
It can easily jump from one to another.
712
01:17:56,131 --> 01:17:58,717
The fox is a very sly animal.
Not in a hurry to give up its life.
713
01:17:59,134 --> 01:18:00,927
But your eagle has real talent.
714
01:18:02,387 --> 01:18:04,848
She just needs her moment.
715
01:18:05,432 --> 01:18:06,892
Let's make for that mountain,
that's the spot.
716
01:18:11,646 --> 01:18:12,898
Let's move out.
717
01:18:26,953 --> 01:18:27,954
We should watch our step around here.
718
01:18:28,663 --> 01:18:30,082
That's some heavy snow.
719
01:18:34,961 --> 01:18:36,171
Come on, let's keep going.
720
01:18:57,150 --> 01:18:59,111
Turn it around! Turn it around!
721
01:18:59,277 --> 01:19:00,487
Secure your eagle!
722
01:19:00,654 --> 01:19:01,696
Hold on tight to your eagle!
723
01:19:02,989 --> 01:19:05,117
Just get off your horse
and lead it by the bridle.
724
01:19:08,495 --> 01:19:09,830
Stop right there.
725
01:19:09,996 --> 01:19:11,540
Get off your horse
and walk the rest of the way.
726
01:19:24,386 --> 01:19:26,763
He won't budge!
727
01:19:31,226 --> 01:19:32,102
Then give him a proper yank!
728
01:19:34,479 --> 01:19:38,275
Keep going.
729
01:19:40,986 --> 01:19:45,949
Follow in my footsteps.
730
01:22:12,554 --> 01:22:13,638
Ride faster!
731
01:22:32,616 --> 01:22:33,867
We caught it! We caught it!
732
01:22:35,160 --> 01:22:36,620
Okay, my child!
733
01:22:37,203 --> 01:22:38,204
Did you see the catch?
734
01:22:38,371 --> 01:22:39,372
Yes.
735
01:22:43,918 --> 01:22:44,919
Let go.
736
01:22:45,211 --> 01:22:46,212
Let go.
737
01:22:46,630 --> 01:22:47,631
Let go.
738
01:22:47,797 --> 01:22:50,967
Thank God.
She's caught her first fox.
739
01:22:55,180 --> 01:22:56,848
You released her beautifully.
740
01:22:57,015 --> 01:22:58,058
Thanks.
741
01:22:58,475 --> 01:23:00,977
Did the fox bite your leg?
742
01:23:01,728 --> 01:23:05,190
You did very well for your first time.
743
01:23:05,398 --> 01:23:09,194
You're very brave.
744
01:23:09,402 --> 01:23:11,071
Your eagle did a great job.
745
01:23:11,321 --> 01:23:13,865
First you won the eagle contest.
746
01:23:14,032 --> 01:23:16,451
Now you've caught your first fox.
747
01:23:17,827 --> 01:23:19,245
To be sure, this is no ordinary bird.
748
01:23:20,455 --> 01:23:22,624
This was a tough endeavour.
749
01:23:26,211 --> 01:23:28,046
We'll tie this fox to your saddle.
750
01:23:31,966 --> 01:23:33,426
You get to carry home your first catch...
751
01:23:35,011 --> 01:23:36,846
...and Mom can make it into
a warm fur coat for you.
752
01:23:37,305 --> 01:23:38,306
Okay!
753
01:23:44,145 --> 01:23:46,231
Okay, my child, let's make for home.
754
01:23:46,398 --> 01:23:47,399
Yes.
755
01:23:59,119 --> 01:24:00,453
Do you think Mom will be happy?
756
01:24:00,620 --> 01:24:02,539
She'll be thrilled.
And very proud, I'm sure.
757
01:24:05,875 --> 01:24:07,544
Grandpa will be happy, too, right?
758
01:24:07,711 --> 01:24:09,921
Of course he will be!
759
01:24:13,758 --> 01:24:15,635
How about you?
Are you happy now?
760
01:24:17,429 --> 01:24:20,265
Yes. I'm truly happy.
761
01:27:18,943 --> 01:27:20,945
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