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These are the user uploaded subtitles that are being translated: 1 00:00:20,754 --> 00:00:23,758 Long before borders were drawn... 2 00:00:25,725 --> 00:00:28,797 ...before the reign of Genghis Khan... 3 00:00:30,630 --> 00:00:36,171 ...nomadic tribes have roamed the remote Altai Mountains of Asia. 4 00:00:44,310 --> 00:00:47,917 For over a thousand years, these tough nomads... 5 00:00:48,081 --> 00:00:52,325 ...have used golden eagles to hunt for the food and fur they need... 6 00:00:52,485 --> 00:00:55,159 ...to survive the incredibly harsh winters. 7 00:00:59,926 --> 00:01:02,839 And for countless generations, this precious skill... 8 00:01:02,996 --> 00:01:07,138 ...has typically been handed down from father to son. 9 00:01:12,405 --> 00:01:16,285 But this relationship between man and bird is finite. 10 00:01:18,178 --> 00:01:21,557 Custom dictates that after seven years of loyal service... 11 00:01:21,714 --> 00:01:24,160 ...an eagle must be returned to the wild... 12 00:01:24,317 --> 00:01:27,127 ...to continue the circle of life. 13 00:02:44,631 --> 00:02:46,269 God is great. 14 00:02:47,200 --> 00:02:52,274 You are an innocent lamb, but this eagle deserves an offering. 15 00:03:18,932 --> 00:03:20,172 My dear eagle. 16 00:03:21,467 --> 00:03:23,572 The time has come for you... 17 00:03:23,736 --> 00:03:26,307 ...to fly up to the sky and be free. 18 00:03:27,040 --> 00:03:29,316 We have been together for a long time. 19 00:03:29,976 --> 00:03:32,456 And you have only brought good things to me. 20 00:03:38,551 --> 00:03:41,498 It is not easy for me to let you go. 21 00:03:42,288 --> 00:03:47,101 But I will release you, because everything has its end. 22 00:03:49,596 --> 00:03:51,974 It's only right to let you go. 23 00:03:55,468 --> 00:03:57,948 Fly to the sky. 24 00:04:01,941 --> 00:04:03,978 The lamb is just for you. 25 00:04:05,111 --> 00:04:07,523 This will be the last meal from me. 26 00:04:21,127 --> 00:04:22,663 Shh. 27 00:05:38,037 --> 00:05:39,744 My name is Aisholpan. 28 00:05:48,214 --> 00:05:52,390 This May I turned 13. 29 00:05:54,387 --> 00:05:55,730 NURGAIV: How were your classes? 30 00:05:55,888 --> 00:05:57,629 Good. Straight A's. 31 00:06:19,612 --> 00:06:21,523 I was born in the Altai Mountains. 32 00:06:22,915 --> 00:06:25,122 A child of the nomads. 33 00:06:35,995 --> 00:06:38,305 I help my dad a lot. 34 00:06:54,180 --> 00:06:57,320 We do everything together. 35 00:06:57,817 --> 00:06:58,989 - There it is. NURGAIV: Where? 36 00:06:59,385 --> 00:07:00,455 There it is. 37 00:07:01,354 --> 00:07:02,560 Got him! 38 00:07:02,955 --> 00:07:05,060 I love my dad. 39 00:07:08,261 --> 00:07:10,537 He's like a teacher to me. 40 00:07:24,911 --> 00:07:28,085 My dad and my grandpa are eagle hunters. 41 00:07:37,890 --> 00:07:39,335 NURGAIV: In our family... 42 00:07:39,492 --> 00:07:42,098 ...we have been eagle hunters... 43 00:07:42,295 --> 00:07:44,866 ...for generations. 44 00:07:52,305 --> 00:07:54,307 It is not a choice. 45 00:07:56,442 --> 00:07:59,616 It's a calling that has to be in your blood. 46 00:08:03,382 --> 00:08:05,419 When it snows... 47 00:08:05,618 --> 00:08:09,122 ...we go to the mountains with the eagles and hunt foxes. 48 00:08:11,057 --> 00:08:14,095 A hunter and a catcher work together as a team. 49 00:08:16,195 --> 00:08:18,266 We use the skin for fur hats... 50 00:08:18,431 --> 00:08:20,274 ...and warm clothes. 51 00:08:22,068 --> 00:08:26,244 We compete at festivals. 52 00:08:27,707 --> 00:08:29,618 I have become a champion two times. 53 00:08:30,376 --> 00:08:32,049 Got into the top five many times. 54 00:08:39,719 --> 00:08:41,357 AISHOLPAN: I was hooked. 55 00:08:42,355 --> 00:08:44,562 The horses... 56 00:08:45,224 --> 00:08:47,397 clothing, the equipment. 57 00:08:48,728 --> 00:08:51,641 Looking at my dad and grandpa... 58 00:08:54,100 --> 00:08:55,977 ...I want to do the same. 59 00:09:15,121 --> 00:09:16,691 AISHOLPAN: Let me hold it. 60 00:09:18,791 --> 00:09:20,134 ALMAGUL: Ever since she was young- - - 61 00:09:20,293 --> 00:09:22,830 ...Aisholpan has been fascinated by the eagles. 62 00:09:23,296 --> 00:09:24,331 NURGAIV: Hold this. 63 00:09:25,398 --> 00:09:27,309 Please hold it gently. 64 00:09:30,836 --> 00:09:33,544 ALMAGUL: She would watch her dad feeding them... 65 00:09:33,706 --> 00:09:37,051 utterly transfixed. 66 00:09:39,979 --> 00:09:43,426 She definitely takes after him, not me. 67 00:09:43,916 --> 00:09:46,362 Sadly, that doesn't leave much time for me and her. 68 00:09:47,119 --> 00:09:50,191 But I don't resent that. 69 00:09:50,356 --> 00:09:53,997 I just want my daughter to love her life. 70 00:09:55,695 --> 00:09:56,730 NURGAIV: Great. 71 00:09:59,332 --> 00:10:00,367 You're a natural. 72 00:10:05,471 --> 00:10:08,247 It's being forceful, pressing. 73 00:10:09,842 --> 00:10:11,844 NURGAIV: She holds the eagle with strength. 74 00:10:12,945 --> 00:10:15,391 She's not afraid of it at all. 75 00:10:19,518 --> 00:10:21,486 Maybe it's in her blood as we... 76 00:10:26,525 --> 00:10:29,529 AISHOLPAN: Because all the men in my family have been eagle hunters... 77 00:10:30,963 --> 00:10:33,842 ...my dream is to become the first eagle huntress in Mongolia. 78 00:10:37,703 --> 00:10:40,013 Aisholpan's family supports her dream... 79 00:10:40,172 --> 00:10:42,482 ...of becoming an eagle huntress. 80 00:10:42,675 --> 00:10:46,248 But there are more conservative voices in the eagle hunting community... 81 00:10:46,412 --> 00:10:49,188 ...who have different opinions. 82 00:10:51,017 --> 00:10:52,052 No. 83 00:10:52,918 --> 00:10:55,922 - No. - Girls do not eagle-hunt. 84 00:10:56,522 --> 00:10:58,092 Elder people disapprove of it. 85 00:10:58,391 --> 00:10:59,734 Men go eagle hunting. 86 00:11:00,026 --> 00:11:03,371 This is the legacy of our forefathers. 87 00:11:03,529 --> 00:11:09,207 Women are weaker and more fragile. 88 00:11:09,502 --> 00:11:12,813 While men go eagle hunting... 89 00:11:13,005 --> 00:11:17,112 ...women are at home preparing tea and water. 90 00:11:17,276 --> 00:11:22,589 They milk cows, process milk, make kurt. 91 00:11:22,748 --> 00:11:25,490 It's hard for girls to go to the mountains... 92 00:11:25,651 --> 00:11:29,758 ...and chase animals on horses. 93 00:11:29,955 --> 00:11:33,164 They get cold. 94 00:11:43,903 --> 00:11:47,476 NURGAIV: Aisholpan says she wants to be an eagle hunter... 95 00:11:47,973 --> 00:11:50,476 ...to continue our tradition. 96 00:11:56,682 --> 00:12:00,824 People say she should not be doing this. 97 00:12:02,488 --> 00:12:06,800 So I worry for her. 98 00:12:12,298 --> 00:12:16,269 But I think girls and boys are equal. 99 00:12:17,970 --> 00:12:22,350 AISHOLPAN: Girls can do anything boys can if they try. 100 00:12:24,577 --> 00:12:27,558 NURGAIV: My father taught me... 101 00:12:29,648 --> 00:12:31,559 ...and I don't want to let her down. 102 00:12:36,956 --> 00:12:39,368 I began teaching Aisholpan... 103 00:12:40,292 --> 00:12:41,737 ...showing her how to cover the eagle's head. 104 00:12:57,643 --> 00:12:58,951 Then she learned... 105 00:12:59,111 --> 00:13:01,523 ...to pull the rabbit along. 106 00:13:18,130 --> 00:13:19,165 NURGAIV: Yeah. 107 00:13:26,939 --> 00:13:28,714 After trying this... 108 00:13:28,874 --> 00:13:30,751 ...we tried calling the eagle to eat. 109 00:13:31,710 --> 00:13:32,814 NURGAIV: Where is your voice? 110 00:13:37,149 --> 00:13:38,184 Raise your arm! 111 00:13:44,190 --> 00:13:45,225 That's good! 112 00:13:55,434 --> 00:13:58,745 She learned to fly the eagle from the mountain. 113 00:14:04,677 --> 00:14:05,747 NURGAIV: Launch it this way. 114 00:14:09,448 --> 00:14:10,950 Pay attention. Again. 115 00:14:13,853 --> 00:14:15,628 Release. Again. 116 00:14:21,460 --> 00:14:23,098 Okay, good. Congratulations. 117 00:14:23,729 --> 00:14:25,106 Even some men can't do that. 118 00:14:28,968 --> 00:14:30,572 AISHOLPAN: Are you hungry? Do your feet hurt? 119 00:14:31,737 --> 00:14:33,114 Are you tired? 120 00:14:34,573 --> 00:14:35,745 Are you hot? 121 00:14:37,209 --> 00:14:38,415 Are you hungry? 122 00:14:38,577 --> 00:14:40,648 I'll feed you when we get home. 123 00:14:57,930 --> 00:15:00,137 AISHOLPAN: We go to school by the Syr river... 124 00:15:01,000 --> 00:15:03,105 "because there is no school in our area. 125 00:15:27,960 --> 00:15:29,371 Let's play again! 126 00:15:31,830 --> 00:15:33,571 AISHOLPAN: I live in the dormitory. 127 00:15:41,707 --> 00:15:44,347 I've been living here since the 2nd grade. 128 00:15:44,510 --> 00:15:46,820 It's been so long since we've known each other. 129 00:15:46,979 --> 00:15:48,856 We've lived together for 5 years in the dorm. 130 00:15:50,482 --> 00:15:51,790 I've lived here for 7 years. 131 00:15:52,051 --> 00:15:53,223 We are all neighbors. 132 00:15:53,385 --> 00:15:55,160 We study and work. 133 00:15:58,657 --> 00:16:01,194 AISHOLPAN: We are at school for only 5 days. 134 00:16:01,860 --> 00:16:04,397 On Fridays we go home. 135 00:16:06,932 --> 00:16:10,038 My brother and sister live with me in the dormitory. 136 00:16:11,303 --> 00:16:13,681 I take care of them. 137 00:16:16,842 --> 00:16:18,719 Good morning, teacher! 138 00:16:18,944 --> 00:16:20,855 - How are you? ALL: I'm fine! 139 00:16:21,447 --> 00:16:22,926 I feel good. 140 00:16:23,415 --> 00:16:25,520 I have good grades at school... 141 00:16:27,119 --> 00:16:28,928 ...because I want to be a doctor someday. 142 00:16:31,757 --> 00:16:34,397 But right now, all I can think about is becoming an eagle huntress. 143 00:16:55,414 --> 00:16:57,621 NURGAIV: Is dinner ready? 144 00:16:59,418 --> 00:17:01,728 Place the spoons. Bring the onions. 145 00:17:03,989 --> 00:17:05,764 May God bless you. 146 00:17:09,962 --> 00:17:12,568 ALMAGUL: How are your classes going? 147 00:17:12,898 --> 00:17:15,242 AISHOLPAN: I wrestled everyone in my class... 148 00:17:15,401 --> 00:17:17,074 ...including all the boys... 149 00:17:17,236 --> 00:17:18,681 ...and won. 150 00:17:19,471 --> 00:17:25,752 One boy was sitting and looking at me as if he was frozen. 151 00:17:26,278 --> 00:17:28,019 NURGAIV: Quick, feed this tough child. 152 00:17:36,622 --> 00:17:37,794 Until now... 153 00:17:38,157 --> 00:17:41,627 Aisholpan has been using her father's bird to learn the basics. 154 00:17:42,161 --> 00:17:45,335 But really, she dreams of earning an eagle of her own. 155 00:17:53,972 --> 00:17:56,418 NURGAIV: Since she is serious... 156 00:17:57,409 --> 00:18:00,822 ...I figure, let her bring up her own eagle and train it. 157 00:18:09,188 --> 00:18:12,135 For a few days every year, a baby eaglet... 158 00:18:12,291 --> 00:18:15,534 ...is strong enough to survive outside the nest without its mother. 159 00:18:15,694 --> 00:18:17,435 But not quite old enough to fly away. 160 00:18:22,234 --> 00:18:24,305 Today, there's the rare opportunity... 161 00:18:24,470 --> 00:18:27,178 ...to seize a 3-month-old eaglet from a nearby mountain. 162 00:18:38,717 --> 00:18:41,664 NURGAIV: It is said that legendary eagle hunters... 163 00:18:41,820 --> 00:18:44,357 ...have captured their eaglets in these mountains. 164 00:18:45,090 --> 00:18:46,899 May we be so lucky! 165 00:18:50,896 --> 00:18:52,466 There it is! 166 00:18:56,969 --> 00:19:00,746 NURGAIV: Oh my God, two eaglets in one nest. 167 00:19:00,906 --> 00:19:03,682 Some good-looking eaglets right there. 168 00:19:05,144 --> 00:19:06,714 Do you see, my child? 169 00:19:06,879 --> 00:19:09,723 There, next to that yellow stone... 170 00:19:09,882 --> 00:19:11,919 ...there are two eaglets. 171 00:19:17,990 --> 00:19:21,767 They used to say the eagles were strong enough to bring you little mountain goats. 172 00:19:23,095 --> 00:19:24,130 Do you see them? 173 00:19:24,796 --> 00:19:26,798 We're going to have to climb up that side... 174 00:19:26,999 --> 00:19:29,104 ...and then descend from the top. 175 00:19:29,368 --> 00:19:32,042 This is going to be tough. We'll need to use the rope. 176 00:20:11,443 --> 00:20:13,252 Do not be afraid, okay? 177 00:20:13,412 --> 00:20:15,187 It's a strong knot! 178 00:20:16,648 --> 00:20:20,186 Should I climb down here? Toward that outcrop over there? 179 00:20:30,562 --> 00:20:32,098 Just be careful, use your arms to steady yourself. 180 00:20:32,264 --> 00:20:34,301 Yep, that's the way. 181 00:20:37,336 --> 00:20:38,644 Hold on tightly. 182 00:20:42,674 --> 00:20:43,982 AISHOLPAN: In the name of God. 183 00:20:44,776 --> 00:20:46,449 Never let go of the rope. 184 00:20:47,813 --> 00:20:49,815 Don't worry. Okay, go. 185 00:20:52,484 --> 00:20:55,226 - Give me some more rope, Dad. -Back, back. Steady. 186 00:21:07,966 --> 00:21:09,206 Grab onto the stone tightly. 187 00:21:11,970 --> 00:21:14,849 Don't be scared. Keep on moving down. 188 00:21:16,541 --> 00:21:18,418 AISHOLPAN: It's getting tough there. 189 00:21:18,877 --> 00:21:20,220 Let the rope out, Dad. 190 00:21:20,979 --> 00:21:22,549 Give me some slack! 191 00:21:33,325 --> 00:21:34,497 Just hold on tight. 192 00:21:40,399 --> 00:21:41,673 Hold tight I said. 193 00:21:42,134 --> 00:21:43,135 AISHOLPAN: Yeah, yeah. 194 00:21:45,704 --> 00:21:47,411 Go slowly. No more slip-ups! 195 00:21:55,747 --> 00:21:56,748 AISHOLPAN: More rope! 196 00:21:57,949 --> 00:21:58,950 That's enough. 197 00:21:59,885 --> 00:22:01,228 Are you holding on tight? 198 00:22:01,386 --> 00:22:02,387 AISHOLPAN: Yes. 199 00:22:05,023 --> 00:22:06,400 Look! There they are! 200 00:22:07,726 --> 00:22:08,864 I'm getting close! 201 00:22:22,874 --> 00:22:24,717 NURGAIV: Still more rope, Aisholpan? 202 00:22:24,976 --> 00:22:25,977 AISHOLPAN: Yes, more rope. 203 00:22:29,981 --> 00:22:31,756 More blue rope! I'm with the eaglets! 204 00:22:31,917 --> 00:22:32,987 NURGAIV: You made it? 205 00:22:33,185 --> 00:22:34,562 AISHOLPAN: I'm really there! 206 00:22:34,786 --> 00:22:35,821 A little more line. 207 00:22:39,825 --> 00:22:41,429 There are two eagles nesting side by side. 208 00:22:48,500 --> 00:22:49,501 NURGAIV: Should I send down the blanket? 209 00:22:49,701 --> 00:22:50,941 AISHOLPAN: Yep! 210 00:23:31,042 --> 00:23:32,316 You got it? 211 00:23:32,944 --> 00:23:35,220 Bring it over this way. 212 00:23:35,380 --> 00:23:37,121 - Which way? -This way. 213 00:23:38,784 --> 00:23:40,286 Let it go a little bit more. 214 00:23:41,319 --> 00:23:43,299 That's it. 215 00:23:50,061 --> 00:23:51,631 NURGAIV: Try to cover the female. 216 00:23:52,998 --> 00:23:55,342 - Say again? -Pull it. 217 00:23:55,500 --> 00:23:56,501 What? The blue rope? 218 00:23:56,668 --> 00:23:57,976 AISHOLPAN: Yeah. 219 00:23:58,904 --> 00:24:00,178 NURGAIV: Here you go. 220 00:24:04,576 --> 00:24:06,817 Hurry up! The mother is coming. 221 00:24:06,978 --> 00:24:08,651 Please, please, more blue rope. 222 00:24:09,481 --> 00:24:10,926 Please release more rope! 223 00:24:11,082 --> 00:24:12,720 NURGAIV: Hurry! -Don't pull. 224 00:24:14,052 --> 00:24:15,759 She fell down. 225 00:24:15,921 --> 00:24:17,832 She keeps falling away from me. 226 00:24:18,023 --> 00:24:19,093 Keep at it! 227 00:24:19,291 --> 00:24:20,998 Give me some slack on this other rope. 228 00:24:22,060 --> 00:24:23,596 Let it out more! 229 00:24:25,797 --> 00:24:26,798 Is that enough? 230 00:24:33,538 --> 00:24:35,108 Hurry up! The mother is coming. 231 00:24:40,111 --> 00:24:42,284 Shoo! Go away! 232 00:24:54,626 --> 00:24:55,627 AISHOLPAN: Caught it! 233 00:24:57,629 --> 00:24:58,801 NURGAIV: My child, is it ready to go? 234 00:24:58,964 --> 00:25:00,705 AISHOLPAN: Wait a sec, let me tie this off. 235 00:25:03,869 --> 00:25:04,870 All right, ready. 236 00:25:05,270 --> 00:25:06,408 Should I reel it in now? 237 00:25:41,239 --> 00:25:42,479 We did it! 238 00:25:52,317 --> 00:25:54,126 NURGAIV: Now, let's see what we've got here. 239 00:25:58,690 --> 00:26:01,637 Oh, God. Oh, God, look at this! 240 00:26:01,793 --> 00:26:04,296 You did really well. 241 00:26:04,462 --> 00:26:05,702 Was it difficult to get to the nest? 242 00:26:05,897 --> 00:26:08,104 You've found yourself a really great specimen! 243 00:26:10,335 --> 00:26:12,337 All being well... 244 00:26:13,672 --> 00:26:15,310 ...we can start to train your baby eagle this autumn. 245 00:26:54,312 --> 00:26:57,657 NURGAIV: This eaglet is a sign of good luck! 246 00:26:59,317 --> 00:27:01,490 She will bring good fortune to our home. 247 00:27:02,454 --> 00:27:03,455 Pop it there. 248 00:27:03,655 --> 00:27:05,464 By God, a little female eaglet! 249 00:27:19,270 --> 00:27:20,613 So you took it all by yourself? 250 00:27:20,839 --> 00:27:21,909 Yup, I went and got it. 251 00:27:22,207 --> 00:27:23,584 It was tough. 252 00:27:23,775 --> 00:27:25,755 I've never seen a nest that was so hard to reach! 253 00:27:25,910 --> 00:27:28,754 - Was it tough? Are you tired? -Nope, I'm fine. 254 00:27:28,980 --> 00:27:31,119 As for me, I got all sweaty. 255 00:27:31,783 --> 00:27:32,989 I'm exhausted! 256 00:27:34,019 --> 00:27:35,692 I started slipping on the rocks... 257 00:27:35,854 --> 00:27:38,061 ...but I grabbed the rope and hauled myself back up. 258 00:27:38,223 --> 00:27:40,567 NURGAIV: You proved yourself today. 259 00:27:40,725 --> 00:27:43,399 You were as brave as any man. 260 00:27:43,561 --> 00:27:48,977 You really showed that nest who's boss! 261 00:27:49,200 --> 00:27:50,440 Thanks. 262 00:27:50,669 --> 00:27:52,205 I already love this eagle. 263 00:27:52,370 --> 00:27:56,944 I'm going to raise her and we are going to the eagle festival together! 264 00:28:52,797 --> 00:28:55,368 NURGAIV: Since the Altai Mountains are high... 265 00:28:57,569 --> 00:28:59,207 ...it takes a strong bird to nest there. 266 00:29:02,006 --> 00:29:04,452 It's a very beautiful bird indeed. 267 00:29:05,176 --> 00:29:09,215 So it matches Aisholpan. 268 00:29:20,625 --> 00:29:23,868 She is a very brave and courageous girl. 269 00:29:32,203 --> 00:29:33,841 Weather forecast. 270 00:29:34,005 --> 00:29:38,420 Weather will be cloudy, without precipitation. 271 00:29:38,610 --> 00:29:42,148 Wind speed will be from 3 to 8 meters per second. 272 00:29:42,313 --> 00:29:45,624 Air temperature will be 8 to 13 degrees Celsius. 273 00:30:08,339 --> 00:30:10,285 Dear radio listeners... 274 00:30:10,441 --> 00:30:13,911 ...from October 2nd to October 3rd... 275 00:30:14,112 --> 00:30:16,456 annual eagle festival is to take place. 276 00:30:18,883 --> 00:30:20,453 AISHOLPAN: Father? 277 00:30:21,219 --> 00:30:23,722 Let me compete in the festival this year! 278 00:30:24,222 --> 00:30:26,065 NURGAIV: Oh, my child, it's difficult. 279 00:30:27,258 --> 00:30:28,259 AISHOLPAN: Please? 280 00:30:28,960 --> 00:30:30,234 Don't worry! 281 00:31:12,070 --> 00:31:16,849 Does the eagle's neck revolve? 282 00:31:17,075 --> 00:31:21,148 Its neck revolves all the way around. 283 00:31:21,379 --> 00:31:23,290 Were you afraid when you first touched the eagle? 284 00:31:23,448 --> 00:31:24,688 Nope. 285 00:31:24,849 --> 00:31:27,329 We would freak out like crazy! 286 00:31:29,921 --> 00:31:32,162 - And you fly it from your hand? AISHOLPAN: Yes. 287 00:31:32,323 --> 00:31:34,428 - And it returns? AISHOLPAN: Yes. 288 00:31:34,592 --> 00:31:38,199 Do you call, "Hey, eagle, come back here, please?" 289 00:31:38,663 --> 00:31:40,165 What do you shout when you call the eagle? 290 00:31:40,398 --> 00:31:43,936 Huukaa! Huukaa! 291 00:31:48,239 --> 00:31:51,652 Is it afraid of other people? 292 00:31:51,809 --> 00:31:54,619 - Of course! It can bite like this! -Ow! 293 00:31:56,948 --> 00:32:00,794 We too want to be eagle hunters. 294 00:32:03,655 --> 00:32:05,635 But we're afraid of eagles. 295 00:32:19,704 --> 00:32:21,206 NURGAIV: My father taught me... 296 00:32:22,373 --> 00:32:24,080 ...so we went to him for advice... 297 00:32:24,275 --> 00:32:26,186 ...and to ask for his blessing. 298 00:32:38,856 --> 00:32:40,301 NURGAIV: Aisholpan's very own eaglet. 299 00:32:41,059 --> 00:32:44,700 This kind of bird is called Ice Feet. 300 00:32:44,862 --> 00:32:45,863 Hard bird to catch. 301 00:32:47,031 --> 00:32:50,410 Aisholpan is going to be an eagle hunter. 302 00:32:50,635 --> 00:32:51,773 GRANDPA: Really? 303 00:32:51,936 --> 00:32:54,348 Yes, some people see it as wrong. 304 00:32:58,042 --> 00:33:02,616 We have been hunting with eagles from our forefathers. 305 00:33:04,082 --> 00:33:06,392 My father and his father... 306 00:33:06,551 --> 00:33:10,192 ...taught how to train eagles. 307 00:33:10,521 --> 00:33:12,432 I have trained, teach her. 308 00:33:13,524 --> 00:33:16,095 This is an important task. 309 00:33:19,564 --> 00:33:21,976 Both are young. I will train them. 310 00:33:24,736 --> 00:33:26,716 Can you give your blessing to Aisholpan? 311 00:33:28,373 --> 00:33:29,374 Aisholpan! 312 00:33:30,742 --> 00:33:32,016 Hey, Aisholpan! 313 00:33:33,745 --> 00:33:34,746 Aisholpan! 314 00:33:40,418 --> 00:33:42,261 This is a hard bird to catch, my child. 315 00:33:48,326 --> 00:33:51,364 Well, my child. 316 00:33:51,529 --> 00:33:54,066 May God help you pursue the hunter's path. 317 00:33:54,232 --> 00:33:56,405 May God keep you healthy. 318 00:33:56,567 --> 00:33:59,411 May you grow old like me with yellow teeth. 319 00:34:00,571 --> 00:34:03,245 May no bird escape your hands... 320 00:34:03,408 --> 00:34:06,287 ...and may no horse leave you on your journey. 321 00:34:06,444 --> 00:34:07,650 GRANDPA & NURGAIV: God is great. 322 00:34:07,845 --> 00:34:09,882 I entrust that eagle to you. 323 00:34:11,249 --> 00:34:12,785 This will be a beast catching bird. 324 00:34:12,950 --> 00:34:14,088 Let it get old with you. 325 00:34:15,753 --> 00:34:17,994 Stay safe! 326 00:34:20,558 --> 00:34:21,901 This is not good. 327 00:34:23,428 --> 00:34:25,066 This sets a precedent. 328 00:34:25,496 --> 00:34:29,945 Eagle hunters will train their daughters... 329 00:34:30,101 --> 00:34:32,945 ...to ride horses... 330 00:34:33,104 --> 00:34:35,141 ...then hold a bird. 331 00:34:35,306 --> 00:34:39,254 It is a shame to do so for the bird. 332 00:34:39,477 --> 00:34:41,753 They do not know how to properly approach the eagle. 333 00:34:41,913 --> 00:34:44,519 The eagle is very picky about people. 334 00:34:44,682 --> 00:34:47,253 It demands respect and courage. 335 00:34:47,485 --> 00:34:49,487 It's not like you hold an eagle and show off... 336 00:34:49,654 --> 00:34:51,691 ...and become an eagle hunter. 337 00:34:51,889 --> 00:34:53,163 No way. 338 00:34:53,424 --> 00:34:54,994 Anyhow, she will have to get married... 339 00:34:55,159 --> 00:34:56,502 ...at one point or another. 340 00:35:25,690 --> 00:35:28,330 NURGAIV: When it's warm, we live in gers... 341 00:35:29,694 --> 00:35:32,368 ...when cold in regular houses. 342 00:35:38,136 --> 00:35:42,516 It's all we've ever known. 343 00:36:04,395 --> 00:36:07,342 NURGAIV: Nature is great here. 344 00:36:11,169 --> 00:36:12,739 It is like our mother. 345 00:37:42,593 --> 00:37:44,800 Good morning, dear radio listeners. 346 00:37:45,162 --> 00:37:48,166 Near Ulgii, it will be cloudy with no precipitation. 347 00:37:48,332 --> 00:37:53,611 Only four weeks left until the long-awaited eagle festival. 348 00:37:54,639 --> 00:37:59,611 Eagle hunters are busy preparing their eagles for the event. 349 00:38:00,811 --> 00:38:01,881 Okay- 350 00:38:06,684 --> 00:38:09,858 NURGAIV: My child, I will teach you how to train for the festival. 351 00:38:14,425 --> 00:38:17,031 The skills Nurgaiv is teaching his daughter... 352 00:38:17,194 --> 00:38:19,834 ...strengthen the bond between Aisholpan and her bird. 353 00:38:21,399 --> 00:38:25,279 As their relationship deepens, the eagle learns to listen for her call. 354 00:38:25,436 --> 00:38:28,576 As they start to work as a team, the response times improve. 355 00:38:33,544 --> 00:38:35,922 Our region's people are fully in preparation for this event. 356 00:38:36,080 --> 00:38:38,185 We plan to present a beautiful show... 357 00:38:38,349 --> 00:38:40,295 ...for our foreign guests and tourists. 358 00:38:42,920 --> 00:38:46,766 As the festival draws near, the excitement builds across the region. 359 00:38:47,291 --> 00:38:51,433 This is an important opportunity for eagle hunters to honor their tradition... 360 00:38:51,929 --> 00:38:56,071 ...represent the tribe, and parade themselves in front of an eager crowd. 361 00:38:56,233 --> 00:38:57,234 NURGAIV: Aisholpan! 362 00:38:58,502 --> 00:38:59,503 Let's go. 363 00:39:01,205 --> 00:39:03,708 NURGAIV: I will show you how to call it from those rocks. 364 00:39:03,874 --> 00:39:07,151 Probably the most important part of the festival. 365 00:39:07,378 --> 00:39:08,379 Let's go. 366 00:39:15,186 --> 00:39:16,187 Release! 367 00:39:22,960 --> 00:39:24,200 Congratulations! The bird did well. 368 00:39:24,929 --> 00:39:27,500 My child, now you need to call the bird yourself. 369 00:39:27,832 --> 00:39:29,903 I'll be up there. 370 00:39:30,101 --> 00:39:32,843 Okay, raise your hand and shout! 371 00:39:37,842 --> 00:39:38,912 NURGAIV: With calling... 372 00:39:39,076 --> 00:39:40,350 judges look at... 373 00:39:40,511 --> 00:39:42,115 ...horse riding style... 374 00:39:42,279 --> 00:39:43,917 "eagle's landing... 375 00:39:44,081 --> 00:39:45,458 ...and eagle flying style. 376 00:39:46,751 --> 00:39:48,526 This process is timed and every second counts. 377 00:39:49,019 --> 00:39:50,521 NURGAIV: Get ready. -Okay. 378 00:40:20,851 --> 00:40:23,764 NURGAIV: Seeing her bird land beautifully on her arm... 379 00:40:23,921 --> 00:40:28,529 ...I realized that she is ready. 380 00:41:00,124 --> 00:41:02,365 Don't hurry. Eat slowly. 381 00:41:14,271 --> 00:41:15,875 Ready for tomorrow? 382 00:41:16,040 --> 00:41:18,042 There will be lots of people tomorrow. 383 00:41:18,576 --> 00:41:20,021 Are you ready? 384 00:41:23,347 --> 00:41:25,088 Everything will be good. 385 00:41:27,184 --> 00:41:28,322 Are you full now? 386 00:41:32,056 --> 00:41:34,502 Don't be angry. Are you full now? 387 00:41:35,326 --> 00:41:36,805 Don't be angry. 388 00:41:49,106 --> 00:41:50,414 Don't make such noises. 389 00:41:50,574 --> 00:41:53,851 You have an important festival tomorrow. 390 00:41:55,913 --> 00:41:58,587 You might not be able to fly if you eat too much. 391 00:42:10,194 --> 00:42:11,969 Do you want me to paint your nails? 392 00:42:12,129 --> 00:42:13,904 If you do not mind. 393 00:42:23,707 --> 00:42:25,448 When do you leave? 394 00:42:25,643 --> 00:42:27,145 AISHOLPAN: Tomorrow. 395 00:42:28,412 --> 00:42:30,255 Will there be any other girls? 396 00:42:30,414 --> 00:42:32,792 No. Just me. 397 00:42:33,484 --> 00:42:35,122 Mostly older men. 398 00:42:48,365 --> 00:42:50,436 NURGAIV: Okay, my child, we have to leave soon. 399 00:42:51,235 --> 00:42:53,772 It is along ride. 400 00:42:53,938 --> 00:42:59,115 Come, my eagle, come, your eagle. 401 00:43:00,377 --> 00:43:02,084 ALMAGUL: I'm worried for her. 402 00:43:03,113 --> 00:43:05,821 This is her first festival. 403 00:43:07,818 --> 00:43:10,799 ALMAGUL: You need to take better care of your hair. 404 00:43:17,628 --> 00:43:21,405 Be the head of this home while I am away, okay? 405 00:43:27,538 --> 00:43:31,850 ALMAGUL: She decided on her own to be an eagle hunter. 406 00:43:33,811 --> 00:43:37,020 And I believe it's a woman's right to choose. 407 00:43:38,616 --> 00:43:40,926 There are so many strong eagle hunter men. 408 00:43:41,719 --> 00:43:46,498 All I wish for is her safety and well-being. 409 00:43:47,124 --> 00:43:48,398 Is this okay? Not too tight? 410 00:43:48,559 --> 00:43:50,539 Be careful when you ride. 411 00:43:50,694 --> 00:43:51,729 NURGAIV: Let me look. 412 00:44:17,454 --> 00:44:19,491 ALMAGUL: We should have cut it shorter. 413 00:44:19,657 --> 00:44:22,536 It's okay, it's girl's hair! 414 00:44:28,766 --> 00:44:30,370 In the name of God. 415 00:44:38,042 --> 00:44:40,147 All the best, stay safe! 416 00:44:41,011 --> 00:44:43,116 Okay, good luck! 417 00:45:10,607 --> 00:45:12,211 Aisholpan and her father... 418 00:45:12,376 --> 00:45:15,289 ...made the long journey to the festival on horseback... 419 00:45:15,446 --> 00:45:18,222 ...carrying their 15-pound birds. 420 00:45:29,660 --> 00:45:33,267 NURGAIV: Let's let the horses drink. They must be tired. 421 00:45:34,398 --> 00:45:36,674 - Are you tired? -Nah. 422 00:45:38,402 --> 00:45:40,109 NURGAIV: God willing, we are almost there. 423 00:45:46,910 --> 00:45:48,912 The provincial capital of Olgii... 424 00:45:49,079 --> 00:45:51,320 ...lies in the foothills of the Altai Mountain... 425 00:45:51,482 --> 00:45:54,588 ...a full day's ride from the family's winter home. 426 00:45:55,586 --> 00:45:58,999 It's the biggest town for a hundred miles. 427 00:45:59,823 --> 00:46:03,202 A visit to Olgii is a rare treat for Aisholpan. 428 00:46:10,434 --> 00:46:11,708 NURGAIV: Sometimes I worry... 429 00:46:11,869 --> 00:46:18,650 ...people might think it's strange because she does something that men usually do. 430 00:46:23,113 --> 00:46:26,720 But she shows extraordinary strength... 431 00:46:26,950 --> 00:46:29,362 ...regardless of her gender. 432 00:46:37,694 --> 00:46:40,004 Good morning, dear radio listeners. 433 00:46:40,164 --> 00:46:43,202 The day of the eagle festival is upon us! 434 00:46:43,367 --> 00:46:47,179 We are all hugely excited. 435 00:46:47,671 --> 00:46:50,709 Around 70 eagle hunters from all over the region... 436 00:46:50,874 --> 00:46:54,412 ...are currently making their way to the festival ground. 437 00:46:55,679 --> 00:47:00,355 Sayak Tobi, the eagle trainer's mountain. 438 00:47:00,517 --> 00:47:03,054 For decades, this unique rock formation... 439 00:47:03,220 --> 00:47:06,531 ...has provided a natural arena for the annual eagle festival. 440 00:47:06,824 --> 00:47:08,770 Oh. You see, my child. 441 00:47:08,926 --> 00:47:11,338 There it is. 442 00:47:11,495 --> 00:47:13,133 People are here already. 443 00:47:34,585 --> 00:47:37,759 For years, proud men have brought their eagles here... 444 00:47:37,921 --> 00:47:39,195 ...to preserve tradition... 445 00:47:39,957 --> 00:47:43,962 ...and battle for the title of champion eagle hunter. 446 00:47:50,033 --> 00:47:54,311 No girl has ever competed in the history of this festival. 447 00:47:54,605 --> 00:47:58,075 And Aisholpan is arriving unannounced. 448 00:48:28,205 --> 00:48:31,584 Peace be with you, dear festival participants. 449 00:48:36,146 --> 00:48:38,126 Our people have found their fortune in the sky. 450 00:48:40,017 --> 00:48:43,021 Our men have found a way to stand out... 451 00:48:43,186 --> 00:48:45,962 ...and find happiness through the centuries. 452 00:48:47,758 --> 00:48:50,739 Welcome to the eagle festival. 453 00:49:02,873 --> 00:49:05,285 What a beauty it is to see a bird in the sky... 454 00:49:05,542 --> 00:49:07,351 ...a fox on the land... 455 00:49:07,511 --> 00:49:09,047 ...and a fast horse. 456 00:49:13,317 --> 00:49:19,791 We have an 80-year-old eagle hunter among us. 457 00:49:38,075 --> 00:49:39,816 NURGAIV: Do not be afraid, okay? 458 00:49:47,884 --> 00:49:51,331 She is a young girl. Ha-ha-ha. 459 00:50:04,201 --> 00:50:05,407 Contestants... 460 00:50:05,569 --> 00:50:06,912 ...take your places please. 461 00:50:10,807 --> 00:50:13,219 NURGAIV: People come from all over the world. 462 00:50:14,811 --> 00:50:17,587 The winner must be the best... 463 00:50:17,748 --> 00:50:21,252 ...among 70 great eagle hunters. 464 00:50:21,551 --> 00:50:22,757 Time to start! 465 00:50:38,268 --> 00:50:41,545 Here are the eagle hunters... 466 00:50:41,705 --> 00:50:43,946 ...who have made us known to the world. 467 00:50:49,446 --> 00:50:54,452 They are the ones who have cared for eagles... 468 00:50:54,618 --> 00:51:00,933 ...passed down to us from our great ancestors. 469 00:51:03,126 --> 00:51:06,107 Please give your applause... 470 00:51:06,263 --> 00:51:10,405 ...to these highly honored eagle hunters. 471 00:51:11,501 --> 00:51:15,108 Peace be upon you. Let Ongarbay come forward. 472 00:51:21,311 --> 00:51:25,157 AISHOLPAN: They begin with judging the hunter's outfit. 473 00:51:27,284 --> 00:51:29,696 10-10-10-8. 474 00:51:31,088 --> 00:51:32,965 They assess the horse... 475 00:51:33,123 --> 00:51:35,194 clothes and equipment. 476 00:51:36,893 --> 00:51:39,965 6-8-10-10. 477 00:51:59,282 --> 00:52:01,319 Next is Ardak... 478 00:52:01,485 --> 00:52:05,558 ...son of a famed eagle hunter from Altai. 479 00:52:05,722 --> 00:52:07,292 10-10-10-10. 480 00:52:08,525 --> 00:52:10,971 Really nice! Great! 481 00:52:15,198 --> 00:52:17,439 Next, we have an eagle hunter from Altai. 482 00:52:21,671 --> 00:52:22,877 Let's go. 483 00:52:24,374 --> 00:52:25,478 Stand over here. 484 00:52:25,742 --> 00:52:27,244 Make it fit your head. 485 00:52:28,078 --> 00:52:29,648 Let me look. 486 00:52:30,380 --> 00:52:32,656 Who is next you say? Aisholpan. 487 00:52:32,816 --> 00:52:34,227 Aisholpan is that girl? 488 00:52:35,585 --> 00:52:37,861 Come here. Come here. NURGAIV: Do not worry. 489 00:52:38,355 --> 00:52:40,232 Please hurry up. Hurry up. 490 00:52:40,390 --> 00:52:41,391 NURGAIV: Ready. 491 00:52:41,558 --> 00:52:43,359 - You are awesome. -Ha-ha-ha. 492 00:53:03,847 --> 00:53:06,020 NURGAIV: Since Aisholpan is a girl... 493 00:53:08,385 --> 00:53:09,921 ...it was important to make sure... 494 00:53:10,086 --> 00:53:11,861 ...her riding and hunting styles are flawless. 495 00:53:34,511 --> 00:53:35,546 NURGAIV: Awesome. 496 00:53:38,582 --> 00:53:39,617 That was good. 497 00:53:41,818 --> 00:53:43,195 Next event... 498 00:53:43,353 --> 00:53:45,060 ..."Calling." 499 00:53:48,491 --> 00:53:51,404 An animal skin target... 500 00:53:52,229 --> 00:53:55,108 ...attracts the eagles... 501 00:53:55,732 --> 00:53:58,542 ...and we measure their speed. 502 00:54:05,609 --> 00:54:07,179 NURGAIV: Aisholpan calls. 503 00:54:07,344 --> 00:54:08,948 I release the eagle. 504 00:54:12,349 --> 00:54:14,192 8-10-8-6. 505 00:54:23,360 --> 00:54:26,705 When you perform for the first time... 506 00:54:26,930 --> 00:54:28,375 ...you become very nervous. 507 00:54:29,332 --> 00:54:33,803 So I was worrying for her. 508 00:54:39,476 --> 00:54:40,887 Next is Aisholpan. 509 00:54:42,779 --> 00:54:43,814 NURGAIV: Here we go! 510 00:54:45,315 --> 00:54:49,661 I told her to be careful with the horse. 511 00:54:50,520 --> 00:54:52,591 It can get scared and run into the crowd of people. 512 00:54:56,459 --> 00:54:57,563 NURGAIV: Where is your voice? 513 00:54:59,462 --> 00:55:00,634 In the name of God. 514 00:55:19,049 --> 00:55:20,119 NURGAIV: Go fast! 515 00:55:41,338 --> 00:55:42,942 NURGAIV: Really nice! Great! 516 00:56:00,523 --> 00:56:02,366 Guests, you are invited for tea and lunch. 517 00:56:11,868 --> 00:56:12,903 In the name of God. 518 00:56:15,438 --> 00:56:17,111 Aisholpan's bird flew very well. 519 00:56:17,807 --> 00:56:18,877 Didn't it? 520 00:56:21,711 --> 00:56:24,624 - This bird is very special. Simply amazing, how well it flew. 521 00:56:32,088 --> 00:56:35,001 All birds flew well. 522 00:56:36,326 --> 00:56:39,068 Not everyone who has an eagle at home... 523 00:56:39,229 --> 00:56:41,402 ...is a real eagle hunter. 524 00:56:41,798 --> 00:56:43,971 Women are not supposed to do it. 525 00:56:44,968 --> 00:56:46,504 You can relax at home. 526 00:56:49,072 --> 00:56:50,574 This is just the beginning. 527 00:56:53,910 --> 00:56:55,412 This is just the beginning. 528 00:56:55,578 --> 00:56:58,650 More to come. 529 00:57:01,851 --> 00:57:05,799 This event tests our eagle hunters' ability... 530 00:57:05,955 --> 00:57:07,263 ...to call a bird from afar. 531 00:57:10,927 --> 00:57:13,168 When the blue flag drops... 532 00:57:13,430 --> 00:57:14,875 ...release your eagles. 533 00:57:18,535 --> 00:57:24,816 Speed and skill are the most important part of this event. 534 00:57:26,776 --> 00:57:28,517 This is the only event... 535 00:57:28,678 --> 00:57:32,990 ...where people's eyes are genuinely full of fire. 536 00:57:33,349 --> 00:57:35,351 Quickly, quickly, quickly. 537 00:57:37,053 --> 00:57:38,464 Your applause please. 538 00:57:41,324 --> 00:57:43,395 Who's next? Who's the next person? 539 00:57:46,896 --> 00:57:49,672 It won't go where it is supposed to. 540 00:57:58,708 --> 00:58:00,051 NURGAIV: We worry that our birds... 541 00:58:00,210 --> 00:58:02,212 ...may not land in our hands... 542 00:58:02,378 --> 00:58:03,914 ...when we call them in front of a crowd. 543 00:58:04,481 --> 00:58:05,721 Hey, that eagle flew away! 544 00:58:05,882 --> 00:58:07,225 Why don't you run and get it! 545 00:58:07,383 --> 00:58:10,887 Everyone starts laughing at you. 546 00:58:16,392 --> 00:58:18,770 Satibaldy has issues with his eagle. 547 00:58:18,928 --> 00:58:20,496 Let the next one get ready. 548 00:59:07,443 --> 00:59:09,218 Who's next? 549 00:59:12,248 --> 00:59:14,728 NURGAIV: Come on, Aisholpan. Let's go. 550 00:59:18,621 --> 00:59:20,760 - Raise your arm. AISHOLPAN: Don't worry. 551 00:59:20,924 --> 00:59:21,959 NURGAIV: Loud voice! 552 00:59:24,928 --> 00:59:26,305 Look at the flag! 553 00:59:31,801 --> 00:59:33,906 You're up after the old man. 554 00:59:34,070 --> 00:59:36,414 My heart is beating fast. 555 00:59:47,584 --> 00:59:50,588 ANNOUNCER: A very good score! Really nice! 556 00:59:58,995 --> 01:00:01,475 Where's my dad? Is he up there? 557 01:00:01,631 --> 01:00:02,939 Yes, he's already up there. 558 01:00:04,167 --> 01:00:05,202 NURGAIV: Aisholpan! 559 01:00:08,438 --> 01:00:09,439 Whose bird is that? 560 01:00:09,606 --> 01:00:10,812 Aisholpan's. 561 01:00:10,974 --> 01:00:12,009 A lady. 562 01:00:12,175 --> 01:00:14,212 Women are supposed to stay indoors and quarrel for gifts after parties... 563 01:00:14,410 --> 01:00:16,515 ...while men are meant for the outdoors, and we quarrel for the catch. 564 01:00:21,918 --> 01:00:23,727 NURGAIV: I was worried of course. 565 01:00:25,521 --> 01:00:26,556 I figured... 566 01:00:27,724 --> 01:00:29,362 ...it's all in God's hands. 567 01:00:34,430 --> 01:00:37,001 Aisholpan, the youngest participant and the first female... 568 01:00:37,166 --> 01:00:38,839 ...in this eagle hunting festival. 569 01:01:00,323 --> 01:01:03,202 Great! Amazing! 570 01:01:03,459 --> 01:01:04,904 Come on! 571 01:01:06,562 --> 01:01:09,236 Amazing! Great! This is awesome. 572 01:01:09,532 --> 01:01:12,376 Run towards your daughter, man! 573 01:01:12,669 --> 01:01:15,047 Her bird was the only one to do it in 5 seconds! 574 01:01:15,672 --> 01:01:18,551 Aisholpan may have a record time. 575 01:01:18,708 --> 01:01:22,087 NURGAIV: Everyone saw it, both the audience and the judges. 576 01:01:22,245 --> 01:01:26,694 She managed to catch the bird in her hand in only five seconds. 577 01:01:26,849 --> 01:01:31,559 That requires unique talent. Not just anyone can do that. 578 01:01:31,721 --> 01:01:34,429 I'm kind of trembling. 579 01:01:34,590 --> 01:01:37,127 My hands are trembling. 580 01:01:37,293 --> 01:01:39,773 Funny feeling! 581 01:01:40,763 --> 01:01:41,935 Dad! 582 01:01:42,098 --> 01:01:44,374 Come here, my daughter. Stand by me. 583 01:01:49,872 --> 01:01:56,084 Her bird was fastest and actually broke the record for speed. 584 01:01:57,280 --> 01:02:02,787 When I heard this, I felt so proud. 585 01:02:18,735 --> 01:02:21,238 Eagle hunters, please come forward. 586 01:02:24,574 --> 01:02:26,747 Listen, ladies and gentlemen. 587 01:02:26,909 --> 01:02:28,911 Today's event was special... 588 01:02:29,078 --> 01:02:32,150 ...because a little girl participated in this celebration. 589 01:02:33,816 --> 01:02:37,923 Please make some space. We will now award the eagle hunters. 590 01:02:38,488 --> 01:02:39,592 As the saying goes: 591 01:02:39,756 --> 01:02:43,602 "if two old ladies compete, one has to be first." 592 01:02:44,060 --> 01:02:47,132 Therefore, let me start with the third place. 593 01:02:47,797 --> 01:02:50,573 Third place goes to Nurbolat Tana. 594 01:02:57,540 --> 01:02:59,816 Second place, Orazkhan. 595 01:03:02,378 --> 01:03:04,449 Dear people, please listen. 596 01:03:05,148 --> 01:03:09,290 Our winner today is... 597 01:03:11,187 --> 01:03:12,825 ...Aisholpan! 598 01:03:21,397 --> 01:03:23,877 Aisholpan is our winner! 599 01:03:25,034 --> 01:03:29,039 Aisholpan! Aisholpan! 600 01:03:29,806 --> 01:03:31,843 Aisholpan! 601 01:03:37,246 --> 01:03:40,420 May your art prosper. 602 01:03:41,150 --> 01:03:43,130 May our offspring be like her! 603 01:03:44,353 --> 01:03:45,696 Congratulations. 604 01:03:49,625 --> 01:03:52,231 NURGAIV: I was so happy. 605 01:03:52,829 --> 01:03:54,536 I had tears in my eyes. 606 01:04:13,216 --> 01:04:14,957 The 13-year-old girl won the contest. 607 01:04:15,918 --> 01:04:17,556 But I don't believe it myself. 608 01:04:17,720 --> 01:04:19,290 She won. 609 01:04:19,455 --> 01:04:22,129 Of course it helps that she is a girl. 610 01:04:22,291 --> 01:04:24,532 Interesting for tourists, of course. 611 01:04:25,428 --> 01:04:26,907 She came in first today... 612 01:04:27,063 --> 01:04:28,474 ...but to say... 613 01:04:28,764 --> 01:04:33,577 ...that she can eagle-hunt in the mountains in winter... 614 01:04:35,204 --> 01:04:37,206 ...I have my doubts. 615 01:04:37,373 --> 01:04:42,413 To hunt, one must travel far into the mountains. 616 01:04:42,745 --> 01:04:45,885 There will be snow, storms, etc. 617 01:04:46,048 --> 01:04:47,459 Yes, that is a real test. 618 01:04:47,617 --> 01:04:49,619 It is tough. She won't endure. 619 01:04:49,785 --> 01:04:54,666 If she can go eagle hunting in winter... 620 01:04:54,824 --> 01:04:59,273 ...then she is a true eagle hunter. 621 01:05:00,096 --> 01:05:02,906 It is proof of a sort. 622 01:05:21,784 --> 01:05:23,764 NURGAIV: Some of the hunters... 623 01:05:24,353 --> 01:05:26,993 ...refused to accept her as a real eagle hunter. 624 01:05:30,993 --> 01:05:34,736 As for the jealous ones, it's okay. 625 01:05:34,931 --> 01:05:36,933 Not all people are same. 626 01:05:56,786 --> 01:06:01,792 AISHOLPAN: I will prove that I am a real eagle huntress. 627 01:06:08,631 --> 01:06:11,578 AISHOLPAN: Dad, we haven't had tea since this morning. 628 01:06:13,703 --> 01:06:15,046 NURGAIV: Bring tea! 629 01:06:19,008 --> 01:06:20,419 AISHOLPAN: Daddy, when will we go hunting? 630 01:06:20,576 --> 01:06:21,714 NURGAIV: We will go hunting... 631 01:06:21,877 --> 01:06:24,221 ...in 6 or 7 days. 632 01:06:31,387 --> 01:06:35,028 AISHOLPAN: So we put horseshoes on the horses... 633 01:06:37,393 --> 01:06:41,034 ...and prepared for the ice and snow. 634 01:06:52,408 --> 01:06:54,319 To fully test her hunting skills... 635 01:06:54,510 --> 01:06:59,255 ...Nurgaiv must take Aisholpan deeper into the mountains than ever before. 636 01:06:59,582 --> 01:07:03,621 But first, they stop off for guidance at the home of a master eagle hunter... 637 01:07:04,086 --> 01:07:08,557 ...in a remote village dose to the Mongolian border with China. 638 01:07:13,095 --> 01:07:20,206 DALAIKHAN: How are you? Please come in. 639 01:07:31,213 --> 01:07:36,390 DALAIKHAN: You've traveled a long distance, 150 kilometers. 640 01:07:37,420 --> 01:07:40,492 But the kid is strong. 641 01:07:40,723 --> 01:07:44,762 AISHOLPAN: Dalaikhan and my dad have competed in all of the festivals. 642 01:07:44,994 --> 01:07:46,439 He's like my uncle. 643 01:07:46,595 --> 01:07:49,405 There are a lot of lessons to be learnt here. 644 01:07:49,598 --> 01:07:54,104 Have you seen Aisholpan's eaglet? 645 01:07:54,303 --> 01:07:57,182 Yes, you seem to think it is ready. 646 01:07:57,373 --> 01:07:59,182 We will see tomorrow. 647 01:07:59,375 --> 01:08:02,117 Lots of foxes and other animals. 648 01:08:02,278 --> 01:08:03,882 But the land is slippery... 649 01:08:04,046 --> 01:08:07,755 ...the winter began harshly. 650 01:08:07,983 --> 01:08:12,159 Even guys can't take it as of late. 651 01:08:12,321 --> 01:08:15,268 But the kid has to be alert. 652 01:08:15,424 --> 01:08:16,994 Watch out for the kid. 653 01:08:17,426 --> 01:08:18,427 Yes, of course. 654 01:08:18,594 --> 01:08:21,803 DALAIKHAN: We will always worry for our children. 655 01:08:21,964 --> 01:08:22,965 NURGAIV: Yes indeed. 656 01:09:04,373 --> 01:09:05,977 DALAIKHAN: I'm really surprised. 657 01:09:06,142 --> 01:09:11,148 We didn't think Aisholpan could eagle-hunt. 658 01:09:11,447 --> 01:09:19,195 She is doing what she saw as a child. 659 01:09:22,358 --> 01:09:23,359 Are we ready now? 660 01:09:35,871 --> 01:09:37,509 Great. 661 01:09:39,542 --> 01:09:40,680 In the name of God. 662 01:09:49,552 --> 01:09:51,691 DALAIKHAN: There is a saying in Kazakh. 663 01:09:52,688 --> 01:09:58,730 "What a baby sees in the nest, it then repeats when it grows up." 664 01:10:20,616 --> 01:10:22,186 NURGAIV: Turn here. 665 01:10:24,019 --> 01:10:26,226 Having won the gold cup at the festival... 666 01:10:26,422 --> 01:10:30,131 ...Aisholpan's journey now takes a more personal turn. 667 01:10:30,326 --> 01:10:35,241 As she heads out into the mountains, she leaves her public victory behind. 668 01:10:35,731 --> 01:10:37,938 She will now attempt the final step... 669 01:10:38,133 --> 01:10:41,740 ...on the path to full eagle hunter status. 670 01:10:43,606 --> 01:10:45,244 She will have to be patient. 671 01:10:45,441 --> 01:10:48,183 Finding a fox out here can take weeks. 672 01:10:48,644 --> 01:10:51,591 NURGAIV: Look at this. The whole steppe is blanketed in snow! 673 01:10:51,747 --> 01:10:56,594 Hunters call this first big snowfall of the year "Kansonar." 674 01:11:17,840 --> 01:11:21,549 NURGAIV: We don't take easy roads when we go out hunting. 675 01:11:30,619 --> 01:11:34,658 There's little comfort in these bitterly cold conditions. 676 01:11:47,870 --> 01:11:53,752 It's not unheard of for horses to slip and fall off the side of a cliff. 677 01:11:55,344 --> 01:11:56,379 NURGAIV: Stay close. 678 01:11:58,981 --> 01:12:00,016 Stay sharp. 679 01:12:01,317 --> 01:12:02,352 The stones... 680 01:12:02,718 --> 01:12:04,664 ...the cliffs, the snow. 681 01:12:06,188 --> 01:12:07,929 It all takes a toll. 682 01:12:13,228 --> 01:12:17,734 The temperature regularly plummets as low as -40 degrees Fahrenheit. 683 01:12:19,368 --> 01:12:21,279 Basically, we freeze. 684 01:12:24,073 --> 01:12:26,075 NURGAIV: Let's get these horses something to drink. 685 01:12:55,037 --> 01:12:57,074 Your horse has quenched his thirst. 686 01:13:03,212 --> 01:13:07,251 It's time to find some fox tracks. 687 01:13:11,820 --> 01:13:12,992 Aisholpan and her father... 688 01:13:13,188 --> 01:13:15,259 ...will venture onto the frozen steppe by day... 689 01:13:15,457 --> 01:13:18,495 ...but will return to the village at night for shelter. 690 01:13:18,727 --> 01:13:21,230 They are determined to repeat the process... 691 01:13:21,397 --> 01:13:24,401 ...until she proves herself a master eagle huntress. 692 01:13:25,834 --> 01:13:29,247 NURGAIV: Come closer. It's slippery here. 693 01:13:29,905 --> 01:13:31,714 Hold on tightly. 694 01:13:42,117 --> 01:13:44,256 AISHOLPAN: Check out those paw prints! 695 01:13:44,420 --> 01:13:46,331 NURGAIV: Yes, these are fox tracks. 696 01:13:48,257 --> 01:13:49,827 They're still fresh. 697 01:13:50,292 --> 01:13:51,828 AISHOLPAN: Let's find this fox. 698 01:13:51,994 --> 01:13:53,234 NURGAIV: Let's go. 699 01:13:54,663 --> 01:13:56,404 My guess is he went to that mountain. 700 01:14:03,639 --> 01:14:06,017 AISHOLPAN: Look! More tracks! 701 01:14:26,528 --> 01:14:27,700 There it is! 702 01:14:31,066 --> 01:14:32,170 NURGAIV: Time to move it! 703 01:14:42,144 --> 01:14:43,885 Where is it? Where'd it go? 704 01:15:01,396 --> 01:15:04,741 Here it is! It's on! You head that way! 705 01:15:07,603 --> 01:15:11,847 NURGAIV: The eagle hunter finds the highest place with the best view. 706 01:15:17,379 --> 01:15:21,555 The catcher tries to chase the fox... 707 01:15:21,717 --> 01:15:24,323 until it becomes visible to the eagle hunter. 708 01:16:35,157 --> 01:16:38,297 NURGAIV: Eagles make mistakes the first time they hunt. 709 01:16:42,598 --> 01:16:43,975 AISHOLPAN: Were you afraid, my dear? 710 01:16:44,633 --> 01:16:48,137 Is it hard hunting so far away from home? 711 01:16:50,405 --> 01:16:51,543 NURGAIV: We'll all do better this time. 712 01:16:52,107 --> 01:16:54,212 You shoot up that mountain over there. 713 01:16:59,514 --> 01:17:01,619 NURGAIV: The hunter and chaser work as a team. 714 01:17:03,018 --> 01:17:06,363 Only if they work together can they hope to be successful. 715 01:17:46,995 --> 01:17:48,872 NURGAIV: Don't be disheartened, my child. 716 01:17:50,766 --> 01:17:52,177 AISHOLPAN: First those mountains. Then this mountain. 717 01:17:52,334 --> 01:17:54,974 NURGAIV: It can easily jump from one to another. 718 01:17:56,238 --> 01:17:58,741 The fox is a very sly animal. Not in a hurry to give up its life. 719 01:17:59,174 --> 01:18:00,983 But your eagle has real talent. 720 01:18:02,411 --> 01:18:04,618 She just needs her moment. 721 01:18:04,780 --> 01:18:06,623 Let's make for that mountain, that's the spot. 722 01:18:11,687 --> 01:18:12,927 NURGAIV: Let's move out. 723 01:18:26,802 --> 01:18:28,338 AISHOLPAN: We should watch our step around here. 724 01:18:28,704 --> 01:18:30,115 NURGAIV: That's some heavy snow. 725 01:18:35,010 --> 01:18:36,216 Come on, let's keep going. 726 01:18:57,165 --> 01:18:59,145 NURGAIV: Turn it around! Turn it around! 727 01:18:59,301 --> 01:19:00,507 Secure your eagle! 728 01:19:00,736 --> 01:19:01,942 Hold on tight to your eagle! 729 01:19:03,105 --> 01:19:05,142 Just get off your horse and lead it by the bridle. 730 01:19:08,543 --> 01:19:09,851 Stop right there. 731 01:19:10,045 --> 01:19:11,547 Get off your horse and walk the rest of the way. 732 01:19:24,426 --> 01:19:26,804 AISHOLPAN: He won't budge! 733 01:19:31,266 --> 01:19:32,802 NURGAIV: Then give him a proper yank! 734 01:19:35,303 --> 01:19:38,284 Keep going. 735 01:19:41,009 --> 01:19:45,981 Follow in my footsteps. 736 01:22:11,159 --> 01:22:12,467 NURGAIV: Ride faster! 737 01:22:32,614 --> 01:22:35,026 We caught it! We caught it! 738 01:22:35,183 --> 01:22:36,662 NURGAIV: Okay, my child! 739 01:22:37,218 --> 01:22:38,219 Did you see the catch? 740 01:22:38,386 --> 01:22:39,387 Yes. 741 01:22:43,892 --> 01:22:44,962 NURGAIV: Let go. 742 01:22:45,126 --> 01:22:46,230 Let go. 743 01:22:46,661 --> 01:22:47,662 Let go. 744 01:22:47,829 --> 01:22:51,003 Thank God. She's caught her first fox. 745 01:22:55,203 --> 01:22:56,876 You released her beautifully. 746 01:22:57,038 --> 01:22:58,073 Thanks. 747 01:22:58,506 --> 01:23:01,009 Did the fox bite your leg? 748 01:23:01,776 --> 01:23:05,223 You did very well for your first time. 749 01:23:05,413 --> 01:23:09,225 You're very brave. 750 01:23:09,417 --> 01:23:11,090 NURGAIV: Your eagle did a great job. 751 01:23:11,720 --> 01:23:13,893 First you won the eagle contest. 752 01:23:14,055 --> 01:23:17,400 Now you've caught your first fox. 753 01:23:17,892 --> 01:23:19,667 To be sure, this is no ordinary bird. 754 01:23:20,495 --> 01:23:22,668 This was a tough endeavor. 755 01:23:26,234 --> 01:23:28,077 We'll tie this fox to your saddle. 756 01:23:32,007 --> 01:23:34,453 You get to carry home your first catch... 757 01:23:35,043 --> 01:23:36,886 ...and Mom can make it into a warm fur coat for you. 758 01:23:37,045 --> 01:23:38,353 Okay! 759 01:23:44,252 --> 01:23:46,254 Okay, my child, let's make for home. 760 01:23:46,421 --> 01:23:47,422 AISHOLPAN: Yes. 761 01:23:59,134 --> 01:24:00,477 Do you think Mom will be happy? 762 01:24:00,635 --> 01:24:02,581 NURGAIV: She'll be thrilled. And very proud, I'm sure. 763 01:24:05,907 --> 01:24:07,580 AISHOLPAN: Grandpa will be happy, too, right? 764 01:24:07,742 --> 01:24:09,949 NURGAIV: Of course he will be! 765 01:24:13,782 --> 01:24:15,659 How about you? Are you happy now? 766 01:24:17,452 --> 01:24:20,296 AISHOLPAN: Yes. I'm truly happy. 767 01:24:20,722 --> 01:24:25,102 ♪ You can, you can do anything Anything ♪ 768 01:24:25,260 --> 01:24:29,675 ♪ You can do anything ♪ 769 01:24:29,864 --> 01:24:34,244 ♪ You can, you can do anything Anything ♪ 770 01:24:34,402 --> 01:24:39,010 ♪ You can do anything ♪ 771 01:24:39,174 --> 01:24:43,418 ♪ You can, you can do anything Anything ♪ 772 01:24:43,578 --> 01:24:48,084 ♪ You can do anything ♪ 773 01:24:48,249 --> 01:24:52,629 ♪ You can, you can do anything Anything ♪ 774 01:24:52,787 --> 01:24:57,930 ♪ You can do anything ♪ 775 01:24:58,093 --> 01:25:02,838 ♪ Look up to the sky, oh ♪ 776 01:25:02,997 --> 01:25:10,142 ♪ Look up And don't ask why ♪ 777 01:25:10,672 --> 01:25:12,811 ♪ Oh ♪ 778 01:25:15,009 --> 01:25:18,115 ♪ Just take an angel by the wings ♪ 779 01:25:18,279 --> 01:25:20,281 ♪ Beg her now for anything ♪ 780 01:25:20,448 --> 01:25:24,658 ♪ Beg her now for one more day ♪ 781 01:25:25,153 --> 01:25:29,499 ♪ Take an angel by the wings Time to tell her everything ♪ 782 01:25:29,657 --> 01:25:33,571 ♪ Ask her for the strength to stay ♪ 783 01:26:11,199 --> 01:26:15,705 ♪ You can, you can do anything Anything ♪ 784 01:26:15,870 --> 01:26:20,341 ♪ You can do anything ♪ 785 01:26:20,508 --> 01:26:24,888 ♪ You can, you can do anything Anything ♪ 786 01:26:25,046 --> 01:26:29,756 ♪ You can do anything ♪ 787 01:26:29,918 --> 01:26:34,094 ♪ You can, you can do anything Anything ♪ 788 01:26:34,255 --> 01:26:38,795 ♪ You can do anything ♪ 789 01:26:38,993 --> 01:26:43,373 ♪ You can, you can do anything Anything ♪ 790 01:26:43,531 --> 01:26:48,037 ♪ You can do anything ♪ 791 01:26:48,203 --> 01:26:52,618 ♪ You can, you can do anything Anything ♪ 792 01:26:52,774 --> 01:26:57,245 ♪ You can do anything ♪ 793 01:26:57,412 --> 01:27:01,827 ♪ You can, you can do anything Anything ♪ 794 01:27:02,016 --> 01:27:06,658 ♪ You can do anything ♪ 795 01:27:06,821 --> 01:27:11,065 ♪ You can, you can do anything Anything ♪ 796 01:27:11,226 --> 01:27:15,675 ♪ You can do anything ♪ 797 01:27:15,830 --> 01:27:18,932 ♪ You can, you can do anything ♪ 798 01:27:18,933 --> 01:27:19,166 Translated by: Yong Chavez ♪ You can, you can do anything ♪ 799 01:27:19,167 --> 01:27:20,942 Translated by: Yong Chavez 60310

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