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VIMFF Fall Series Films x Champions of the Golden Valley

Champions of the Golden Valley

Trigger Warning

Scenes of War

81 mins |
United States |
2024
GENRE(S): 
  • Mountain Culture
  • Snowsports
DIRECTOR:
Ben Sturgulewski
LANGUAGE(S): English

Synopsis

In the remote mountain villages of Bamyan, Afghanistan, a newfound passion for skiing attracts young athletes from rival ethnic groups to the slopes. With minimal gear and makeshift wooden skis, the determined ski coach Alishah Farhang organizes a thrilling ski race that fosters camaraderie, joy, and triumph. However, after the shocking collapse of their country, many of the skiers are displaced across the globe as refugees, and must call upon the lessons learned in the mountains of their homeland to find a way to rebuild.

CHAMPIONS OF THE GOLDEN VALLEY captures the thrill of a sports rivalry intertwined with a poignant portrait of a community in profound transition — parallel stories converging to explore what it means to be a champion, in all its forms.

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