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.
A film from Ben Sturgulewski, starring Alishah Farhang and Mujtaba Hussaini.
It opened October 25, 2024. Critics and audiences: 3.80 on Letterboxd.
| Point | Value |
|---|---|
| Sep 28 | 3.80 |
| Sep 29 | 3.80 |
| Sep 30 | 3.80 |
| Oct 1 | 3.80 |
| Oct 2 | 3.80 |
| Oct 3 | 3.80 |
| Oct 4 | 3.80 |
| Oct 5 | 3.80 |
| Oct 6 | 3.80 |
| Oct 7 | 3.80 |
| Oct 8 | 3.80 |
| Oct 9 | 3.80 |
| Oct 10 | 3.80 |
| Oct 11 | 3.80 |
Films are drafted before they open, then score all season for whoever took them, on the numbers here.
AwardsOlympics.com Acquires Award-Winning Documentary ‘Champions Of The Golden Valley’ As Film Seeks Podium At Academy AwardsDeadline · Dec 8, 2025 
