Champions of the Golden Valley

2024
1h 21min

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Documentaire sportif Action Aventure Documentaire Sport

Ajouter une intrigue dans votre langueCHAMPIONS OF THE GOLDEN VALLEY is an award-winning documentary that captures the emergence of a homegrown ski culture in the snow-capped mountains of Afghanistan. The film reveals a breathta... Tout lireCHAMPIONS OF THE GOLDEN VALLEY is an award-winning documentary that captures the emergence of a homegrown ski culture in the snow-capped mountains of Afghanistan. The film reveals a breathtaking and seldom-seen side of the country, a remote region where joy, resilience, and commu... Tout lireCHAMPIONS OF THE GOLDEN VALLEY is an award-winning documentary that captures the emergence of a homegrown ski culture in the snow-capped mountains of Afghanistan. The film reveals a breathtaking and seldom-seen side of the country, a remote region where joy, resilience, and community are forged on the slopes. At the heart of this movement is Alishah Farhang, a former ... Tout lire

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- Ben Sturgulewski

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9,2/10

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Réalisation
- Ben Sturgulewski

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Récompenses
- 21 victoires et 4 nominations au total

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10jessiemac-89744

Bring your tissues!!!!

Let me start by saying, I'm not a fan of documentaries or subtitles. That being said, I absolutely loved this movie. I quickly forgot it was a documentary or that I was even reading subtitles. It was a heart wrenching, beautiful, emotional experience. It was a privilege to connect and experience a culture so different than mine and was even more poignant with the current political shift in our country at the moment. This movie highlighted a universal connection and told the stories of brave champions that I otherwise never would have heard of. In such a short time, I experienced hope, pride, love, nervousness, joy, fear, sadness, and rage. I cheered for people that I will never know and for a moment was able to share into a feeling of universal connectedness. I highly recommend this movie to everyone!!!!

10nicholasancelin

Life changing.

This film opens up the heart, mind, and soul to the realities of life for our brothers and sisters in Afghanistan - and does so through the lens of a beloved past time, skiing.

This film is not only emotionally powerful, but beautifully made. The story told here dances with brilliant usages of lighting, music, personal testimony, and human expressions.

I am eternally grateful for the opportunity to have seen this film twice now in person. I hope and pray that the film industry embraces this film and grants the general public the privilege of sharing this cinematic experience of human expression and world unity.

9tw1898

Well made, insightful film with bittersweet insights into what migh thave been

We saw it as part of the Tribeca Film Festival -- very enjoyable but also sad, joyful but bittersweet. Highly recommended. It puts faces to the trauma that has been the ongoing history of Afghanistan the last many decades.

For those who live in areas that house refugees, the film gives you insights into what these newcomers might have been facing in their native countries -- and hopefully makes you feel more welcoming, patient and kind toward those displaced through no real fault of their own.

It also gives me, a sometime skier, a better appreciation for the sport -- the joy that even the simplest equipment and techniques can bring.

10fisherc-26432

Uplifting and Heartbreaking

Champions of the Golden Valley is bittersweet. On one hand, you witness moments of elation, shown through the Afghan Ski Challenge. On the other hand, you see the crushing effect that the Taliban has on Afghanistan and its people. I showed this film to my Grade 8 class and it is an excellent introduction to the realities that Afghanistan has and is facing, and what the Taliban is.

The film also presents rivalry (both physical and religious) and how sport can be used to bridge gaps between people and genders.

The film is slightly long, so if shown to younger viewers, it would be a good idea to break it up into two separate viewings.

10sarajgottstein

An Absolute Must!

This is a truly important film to watch. It addresses some of the most important humanitarian issues in our world, while simultaneously weaving together an incredible story of an Afghan ski club. The cinematic experience is beautiful. The film captures heart warming stories of men and women in Afghanistan that learn and love to ski. It importantly addresses the collapse of Afghanistan and the impact on the millions of people who both left and were able to seek refuge elsewhere. You will undoubtedly laugh and cry, and feel passionate all at the same time. 10/10 and brilliantly done! Incredibly important film to watch and support!