Champions of the Golden Valley

2024
1h 21m

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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 ju... Read allIn 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 s... Read allIn 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 people finding h... Read all

Director
- Ben Sturgulewski

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9.2/10

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Director
- Ben Sturgulewski

See production info at IMDbPro

Awards
- 16 wins & 4 nominations total

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10/10

Life changing.

This film opens up the heart, mind, and soul to the realities of life for our brothers and sisters in Afghanistan - and does so through the lens of a beloved past time, skiing.

This film is not only emotionally powerful, but beautifully made. The story told here dances with brilliant usages of lighting, music, personal testimony, and human expressions.

I am eternally grateful for the opportunity to have seen this film twice now in person. I hope and pray that the film industry embraces this film and grants the general public the privilege of sharing this cinematic experience of human expression and world unity.