Champions of the Golden Valley
2024•1h 21m•6.7•Released
Documentary
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.
Director
Ben Sturgulewski
Languages
English, Persian
Studio
Submarine Entertainment
Cast
Alishah Farhang
Mujtaba Hussaini
Hussain Ali Nazari
Production
Company
Submarine Entertainment
Company
SturgeFilm
Company
XTR
Company
Optimist
Producer
Katie Stjernholm
Producer
Baktash Ahadi
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