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Story

The Eagle Huntress is a documentary that follows the extraordinary life of Aisholpan Nurgai, a 13-year-old from a nomadic Mongolian tribe. Aisholpan dreams of becoming an eagle hunter, a skill that has been passed down through twelve generations of her family. It is a role completely dominated by men and it takes enormous courage and strength of character for Aisholpan to break through the gender stereotypes of her community to realise her dreams. Aisholpan is a true heroine. The film highlights her incredible bond with her father, who is her most staunch supporter, as well as the mesmerising relationship that builds between her and her very own golden eagle.

Themes

Cultural connections to the land and traditional practices, such as hunting; challenging gender roles and stereotypes; father-daughter bonds

Violence

There is some violence in this movie including:

  • Hunting of animals. There are several graphic scenes of people using eagles to hunt foxes in the wild.

Sexual references

Nothing of concern

Alcohol, drugs and other substances

Nothing of concern

Nudity and sexual activity

Nothing of concern

Product placement

Nothing of concern

Coarse language

Nothing of concern

Ideas to discuss with your children

The eagle huntress is a moving film about following your dreams, despite the challenges. It is a true story of strength, bravery and love. It is a great film for both boys and girls with important messages about gender stereotypes. The film also provides a fascinating insight into a different culture.

It is most suitable for children aged 8 and over because there are scenes of hunting that might upset younger children and English subtitles which need to be read.

Parents may wish to discuss the why traditional gender roles exist and why people resist change.

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  • Department of Social Services

Raising Children Network is supported by the Australian Government. Member organisations are the Parenting Research Centre and the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute with The Royal Children’s Hospital Centre for Community Child Health.

Member Organisations

  • Parenting Research Centre
  • The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne
  • Murdoch Children's Research Institute

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