Champions of the Golden Valley

The read

It runs a compact 1h 21m.

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.

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Key crew

• Ben SturgulewskiDirector

Cast

• Alishah FarhangCast
• Mujtaba HussainiCast
• Hussain Ali NazariCast

Themes