The Eagle Huntress Page #3

you become very nervous.

So I was worrying for her.

Next is Aisholpan.

Here we go!

I told her to be careful with the horse.

It can get scared and run into

the crowd of people.

Where is your voice?

In the name of God.

Go fast!

Really nice! Great!

Guests, you are invited

for tea and lunch.

In the name of God.

Aisholpan's bird flew very well.

Didn't it?

- This bird is very special.

- Simply amazing, how well it flew.

All birds flew well.

Not everyone who has

an eagle at home...

is a real eagle hunter.

Women are not supposed to do it.

You can relax at home.

This is just the beginning.

This is just the beginning.

More to come.

This event tests our eagle

hunters' ability...

to call a bird from afar.

When the blue flag drops...

release your eagles.

Speed and skill are

the most important part of this event.

This is the only event...

where people's eyes

are genuinely full of fire.

Quickly, quickly, quickly.

Your applause please.

Who's next? Who's the next person?

It won't go where it is supposed to.

We worry that our birds...

may not land in our hands...

when we call them

in front of a crowd.

Hey, that eagle flew away!

Why don't you run and get it!

Everyone starts laughing at you.

Satibaldy has issues with his eagle.

Let the next one get ready.

Who's next?

Come on, Aisholpan. Let's go.

- Raise your arm.

- Don't worry.

Loud voice!

Look at the flag!

You're up after the old man.

My heart is beating fast.

A very good score! Really nice!

Where's my dad? Is he up there?

Yes, he's already up there.

Aisholpan!

Whose bird is that?

Aisholpan's.

A lady.

Women are supposed to stay indoors

and quarrel for the gifts after parties...

while men are meant for the outdoors,

and we quarrel for the catch.

I was worried of course.

I figured...

it's all in God's hands.

Aisholpan, the youngest participant

and the first female...

in this eagle hunting festival.

Great! Amazing!

Come on!

Amazing! Great! This is awesome.

Run towards your daughter, man!

Her bird was the only one

to do it in 5 seconds!

Aisholpan may have a record time.

Everyone saw it, both the audience

and the judges.

She managed to catch the bird

in her hand in only five seconds.

That requires unique talent.

Not just anyone can do that.

I'm kind of trembling.

My hands are trembling.

Funny feeling!

Dad!

Come here, my daughter.

Stand by me.

Her bird was fastest and actually

broke the record for speed.

When I heard this, I felt so proud.

Eagle hunters, please come forward.

Listen, ladies and gentlemen.

Today's event was special...

because a little girl participated

in this celebration.

Please make some space.

We will now award the eagle hunters.

As the saying goes:

"If two old ladies compete,

one has to be first."

Therefore, let me start with

the third place.

Third place goes to Nurbolat Tana.

Second place, Orazkhan.

Dear people, please listen.

Our winner today is...

Aisholpan!

Aisholpan is our winner!

May your art prosper.

May our offspring be like her!

Congratulations.

I was so happy.

I had tears in my eyes.

The 13 year old girl won the contest.

But I don't believe it myself.

She won.

Of course it helps that she is a girl.

Interesting for tourists, of course.

She came in first today...

but to say...

that she can eagle hunt

in the mountains in winter...

I have my doubts.

To hunt, one must travel

far into the mountains.

There will be snow, storms, etc.

Yes, that is a real test.

It is tough. She won't endure.

If she can go eagle hunting

in winter...

then she is a true eagle hunter.

It is proof of a sort.

Some of the hunters...

refused to accept her

as a real eagle hunter.

As for the jealous ones, it's okay.

Not all people are same.

I will prove that I am

a real eagle huntress.

Dad, we haven't had tea

since this morning.

Bring tea!

Daddy, when will we go hunting?

We will go hunting...

in 6 or 7 days.

So we put horseshoes on the horses...

and prepared for the ice and snow.

How are you? Please come in.

You've travelled a long distance,

150 kilometres.

But the kid is strong.

Dalaikhan and my dad have competed

in all of the festivals.

He's like my uncle.

There are a lot of lessons

to be learnt here.

Have you seen Aisholpan's eaglet?

Yes, you seem to think it is ready.

We will see tomorrow.

Lots of foxes and other animals.

But the land is slippery...

the winter began harshly.

Even guys can't take it as of late.

But the kid has to be alert.

Watch out for the kid.

Yes, of course.

We will always worry for our children.

Yes indeed.

I'm really surprised.

We didn't think Aisholpan

could eagle-hunt.

She is doing what she saw as a child.

Are we ready now?

Great.

In the name of God.

There is a saying in Kazakh:

"What a baby sees in the nest,

it then repeats when it grows up."

Turn here.

Look at this. The whole steppe

is blanketed in snow!

Hunters call this first big snowfall

of the year "Kansonar."

We don't take easy roads

when we go out hunting.

There's little comfort

in these bitterly cold conditions.

It's not unheard of for horses to slip

and fall off the side of a cliff.

Stay close.

Stay sharp.

The stones...

the cliffs, the snow.

It all takes a toll.

The temperature regularly plummets

as low as -40 degrees Fahrenheit.

Basically, we freeze.

Let's get these horses

something to drink.

Your horse has quenched his thirst.

It's time to find some fox tracks.

Come closer. It's slippery here.

Hold on tightly.

Check out those paw prints!

Yes, these are fox tracks.

They're still fresh.

Let's find this fox.

Let's go.

My guess is he went to that mountain.

Look! More tracks!

There it is!

Time to move it!

Where is it? Where'd it go?

Here it is! It's on! You head that way!

The eagle hunter finds

the highest place with the best view.

The catcher tries to chase the fox...

until it becomes visible

to the eagle hunter.

Eagles make mistakes

the first time they hunt.

Were you afraid, my dear?

Is it hard hunting

so far away from home?

We'll all do better this time.

You shoot up that mountain over there.

The hunter and chaser

work as a team.

Only if they work together

can they hope to be successful.

Don't be disheartened, my child.

First those mountains.

Then this mountain.

It can easily jump from one to another.

The fox is a very sly animal.

Not in a hurry to give up its life.

But your eagle has real talent.

She just needs her moment.

Let's make for that mountain,

that's the spot.

Let's move out.

We should watch our step around here.

That's some heavy snow.

Come on, let's keep going.

Turn it around! Turn it around!

Secure your eagle!

Hold on tight to your eagle!

Just get off your horse

and lead it by the bridle.

Stop right there.

Get off your horse

and walk the rest of the way.

He won't budge!

Then give him a proper yank!

Keep going.

Follow in my footsteps.

Ride faster!

We caught it! We caught it!

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