Champions of the Golden Valley
Synopsis
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.
Champions of the Golden Valley (2024) is a 1h 21min documentary feature film by Ben Sturgulewski. In the high peaks of Afghanistan, young athletes from rival villages build makeshift wooden skis and convene for a mo...
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Festival History
- International Documentary Association 2025 generic
- Anchorage International Film Festival 2024 generic
- Heartland International Film Festival 2024 generic
- Tribeca Film Festival 2024 generic
Identifiers & sources
| Wikidata | Q136932982 |
| IMDb | tt32127384 |
| TMDB | 1278728 |
