Out of the Ashes
"The rise of the Afghan cricket team. From refugees to the world stage."
Overview
Against a backdrop of war and poverty, Out of the Ashes, traces the extraordinary journey of a team of young, Afghan men, as they chase a seemingly impossible dream, shedding new light on a nation beyond that of burqas, bombs, drugs and devastation. This feature-length documentary follows the Afghan cricket team in their quest against the odds to qualify for the 2011 World Cup, premiering at the Edinburgh International Film Festival on 17th June. Backed by BBC Storyville and Oscar-winning director and cricket fan, Sam Mendes, 'Out of the Ashes' follows the squad over two years as they go from playing in their shalwar-kameezes on rubble pitches to batting their way around the globe and up the international league tables.
About Out of the Ashes (2010)
Released in 2010, Out of the Ashes is a documentary film (United Kingdom). It was directed by Tim Albone and Lucy Martens. The cast is led by Karim Saddiq, Hasti Gul Abid, Gulbadin Naib, Taj Malik Alam and Nawrouz Manga. With a runtime of 1h 26m, the film is available in full HD.
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