Champions of the Golden Valley (2024)

In the Bamiyan valley of Afghanistan, skiing becomes a beacon of hope and unity, transforming the lives of two teenage potato farmers from rival ethnic groups. Guided by an Olympic-hopeful coach, they vie for victory in a thrilling ski race that symbolizes newfound camaraderie. But as their country falls to the Taliban, the community faces an uncertain future, challenging them to find true resilience. This film captures the profound shifts in a land marked by both beauty and strife.