The Kazakhs of Mongolia: EAGLE HUNTERS (English subtitles)

"Qazaqstan" TV channel and Kanat Beisekeyev present the first episode of “The Nomads" documentary series about the life and traditions of Kazakh immigrants. The first episode centres around girl eagle huntress Aisholpan Nurgaiypkyzy, an ethnic Kazakh from Mongolia. She gained fame in the United States and Europe since the release of "Eagle Huntress”, directed by the American filmmaker Otto Bell.

After the release of “The Eagle Huntress" in 2016, Aisholpan received praise by the international media such as BBC and CNN.
The documentary does not only focus on Aisholpan, but also ethnic Kazakhs in Mongolia, everyday lives of eagle hunters in Mongolia.

Upon the invitation of Erlan Karin, a couple of months ago Aisholpan Nurgaiypkyzy travelled Kazakhstan for the very first time.

Directed by: Kanat Beisekeyev
Operators: Kanat Beisekeyev, Kanat Rymtayev
Aerial filming: Nursultan Baikenov
Producer: Adilet Abish
Editing: Beisekeyev, Adilet Abish
Colour grading: Yerlan Tanayev
Sound design: Ilya Korobeinikov
Translation: Assem Sarysheva

Starring: Aisholpan Nurgaiypkyzy, Nurgaiyp Yrysuly, Shaimurat Askabyluly, Serikzhan Shaimuratuly, Alma

Special thanks to: Erlan Karin, Aizat Khusainov, Perizat Myrzakhmet, Sholpan Birdikankyzy, Beibit Ulykpanuly, Kanay Yesenbol, Nurakhmet Kazhybek, Tulpar Zhanibekkyzy, Zhanarbek Akbiuly