Champions of the Golden Valley (movie)
- Production country: Afghanistan, Germany, United States of America
- Producer: Ben Sturgulewski
- Production companies: Submarine Entertainment, SturgeFilm, XTR, Optimist
- Genre: Documentary, Adventure, Drama, Action
- Release date: 10/25/2024
- Run time: 81 min.
Movie 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.
