Champions of the Golden Valley (2024)

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.

Released

2024-10-25

Genres

Documentary

Runtime

81 min

Status

Released

Directed / written by

Ben Sturgulewski

TMDB rating

6.7/10 from 3 votes