Champions of the Golden Valley (2024)
81 min
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.
- Release date
- October 25, 2024
- Country of origin
- United States
- Music
- Joaquin Gomez, Cyrus Reynolds
Trailer
Cast
Crew
- Ben Sturgulewski · Director
- Baktash Ahadi · Producer
- Katie Stjernholm · Producer
- Joaquin Gomez · Composer
- Cyrus Reynolds · Composer
- Jason Mannings · Cinematographer
- Ben Sturgulewski · Cinematographer
- Ben Sturgulewski · Editor