Champions of the Golden Valley
MovieTitle | Champions of the Golden Valley |
User score | 0 |
Release date | Oct 25, 2024 |
Genre | Documentary, Adventure, Drama, Action |
Director | Ben Sturgulewski |
Production country | Afghanistan, Germany, United States of America |
Production companies | Submarine Entertainment, SturgeFilm, XTR, Optimist |
Run time | 81 min. |
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.