The film premiered at the 2016 Sundance Film Festival, where it was purchased by Sony Pictures Classics for the US and Altitude Film Distribution in the UK. Afterwards, international distribution was handled by Sony Pictures Worldwide Acquisitions. Following the film's premiere, Daisy Ridley agreed to join the film as an executive producer and provided the narration, comprising approximately five minutes' total time in the 87-minute film. Bell said of Ridley: "Like so many other theatergoers around the world, I was blown away by Daisy's recent portrayal of an empowered female protagonist [Rey in The Force Awakens]. I'm thrilled she'll be bringing that same energy to supporting a real-world heroine who is also on an epic journey to win victory in a far away land."
Unique, mild glimpse into the life of a thirteen-year-old nomadic Mongolian girl, who just happens to be the first eagle hunter. How wonderful it is to encounter a film like this, with its sweet simplicities and its quiet observations. Here, it's 'progress' the girl rebels against. There's a sense her existence, which is unencumbered by PlayStations or balsamic vinegar, is undermined. That idea, like everything else in this low-key charmer, is expressed in simple terms. It is a gentle film, leisurely of pace and nicely shot. To me, it seems more like a National Geographic special than the sort of thing I look for in cinema. At the same time, Bell also concentrates blissfully on those fleeting moments of life that most movies excise in favour of forwarding the plot. This gentle, observant storytelling is perfectly appropriate for kids. It must also be noted that each of Nurgaiv's hunts are extraordinary and that she is among the most captivating creatures captured on film. A truly touching tale which patiently paints a simple tableau while ever so subtly highlighting an undermined lifestyle deserving of recognition from the onslaught of her own civilisation. It exudes a sweetness and easygoing charm that make it hard to resist despite its lackadaisical quality. Thanks to some ace photography, the beautiful Mongolian wilderness also has a strong presence. The film is very beautiful and also very slow, mostly due to the relatively primitive setting. Damn me for an unreliable cynic, but the film is a remarkable movie: touching, honest, and unassuming, without a hint of irony or false motive. Add in a wisecracking sidekick with a Brooklyn accent, and the film could be remade as a Disney cartoon.
Unique, mild glimpse into the life of a thirteen-year-old nomadic Mongolian girl, who just happens to be the first eagle hunter. How wonderful it is to encounter a film like this, with its sweet simplicities and its quiet observations. Here, it's 'progress' the girl rebels against. There's a sense her existence, which is unencumbered by PlayStations or balsamic vinegar, is undermined. That idea, like everything else in this low-key charmer, is expressed in simple terms. It is a gentle film, leisurely of pace and nicely shot. To me, it seems more like a National Geographic special than the sort of thing I look for in cinema. At the same time, Bell also concentrates blissfully on those fleeting moments of life that most movies excise in favour of forwarding the plot. This gentle, observant storytelling is perfectly appropriate for kids. It must also be noted that each of Nurgaiv's hunts are extraordinary and that she is among the most captivating creatures captured on film. A truly touching tale which patiently paints a simple tableau while ever so subtly highlighting an undermined lifestyle deserving of recognition from the onslaught of her own civilisation. It exudes a sweetness and easygoing charm that make it hard to resist despite its lackadaisical quality. Thanks to some ace photography, the beautiful Mongolian wilderness also has a strong presence. The film is very beautiful and also very slow, mostly due to the relatively primitive setting. Damn me for an unreliable cynic, but the film is a remarkable movie: touching, honest, and unassuming, without a hint of irony or false motive. Add in a wisecracking sidekick with a Brooklyn accent, and the film could be remade as a Disney cartoon.
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