Champions of the Golden Valley
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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
Released Date: 2024-10-25
Runtime: 81 mins
Director: Ben Sturgulewski
Spoken language: English, فارسی
Genres: Documentary, Adventure, Drama, Action
Original title: Champions of the Golden Valley
Production Companies: Submarine Entertainment, SturgeFilm, XTR, Optimist
Production Countries: Afghanistan, Germany, United States of America
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