Champions of the Golden Valley (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.

Genres: Documentary, Adventure, Drama, Action

Stars: Alishah Farhang, Mujtaba Hussaini, Hussain Ali Nazari

Release Date: 2024-10-25

Country: Afghanistan, Germany, United States of America

Ratings: 6.7 / 10 (3 votes)

Runtime: 81 mins