For one year, the filmmaker retreats to a remote mountain, immersing himself in the rhythms of nature and the life of an eagle he raises and trains for eventual release. Using mostly mobile phone footage alongside occasional professional camera shots, the film captures the intimate, daily encounters between human and bird: the patience, the challenges, and the quiet moments of connection that shape their coexistence.

Narrated by the filmmaker himself, the documentary is both a personal journey and a meditation on freedom, trust, and the delicate balance between care and letting go.

A Mountain, an Eagle blends observational intimacy with poetic reflection, offering a rare glimpse into the transformative process of living close to the wild and preparing a creature to return to it.

Mohammad Abbasi