Overview
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.
Production
Submarine Entertainment · SturgeFilm · XTR · Optimist
Cast & Characters
Alishah Farhang
Mujtaba Hussaini
Hussain Ali Nazari
Directors & Crew
Ben Sturgulewski
Director
Katie Stjernholm
Producer
Baktash Ahadi
Producer
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