Film
Champions of the Golden Valley
AF · Germany · United States- Age rating
- ALL
- Director
- Ben Sturgulewski
- Year
- 2024
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.
Top cast
Directed by
Ben Sturgulewski
Produced by
Katie Stjernholm, Baktash Ahadi
