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.
- Status
- Released
- Production
- Submarine Entertainment, SturgeFilm, XTR, Optimist
Keywords
- inspiring story
- sports documentary
- sports drama
- mountain documentary
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Top Crew
Ben Sturgulewski · Director, Cinematographer
Katie Stjernholm · Producer
Baktash Ahadi · Producer
Doug Blush · Executive Producer
Chris Temple · Executive Producer
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