Champions of the Golden Valley
In the high peaks of Afghanistan, young athletes from rival villages build makeshift wooden skis and convene for a mountain race that unites the community in a moment of peace and triumph just before their country’s collapse. Champions of the Golden Valley merges the triumphant spirit of a classic underdog sports story with the heartfelt portrait of a community finding hope amid disrupted dreams. Revealing a stunning unseen side of Afghanistan, it is an uplifting exploration of what it means to be a champion – in all its forms.
- Overview
- Cast
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Champions of the Golden Valley
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
Status
Released
Release Date
Oct 25, 2024
Runtime
1h 21m
Genres
Documentary, Adventure, Drama, Action
Original Title
Champions of the Golden Valley
Production Companies
Submarine Entertainment, SturgeFilm, XTR, Optimist
Director
Ben Sturgulewski
Description
In the high peaks of Afghanistan, young athletes from rival villages build makeshift wooden skis and convene for a mountain race that unites the community in a moment of peace and triumph just before their country’s collapse. Champions of the Golden Valley merges the triumphant spirit of a classic underdog sports story with the heartfelt portrait of a community finding hope amid disrupted dreams. Revealing a stunning unseen side of Afghanistan, it is an uplifting exploration of what it means to be a champion – in all its forms.
