Out of the Ashes (2010)
The rise of the Afghan cricket team. From refugees to the world stage.
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.
Cast
- Karim Saddiq - Himself - The Big Hitter
- Hasti Gul Abid - Himself - The Joker
- Gulbadin Naib - Himself - The Rookie
- Taj Malik Alam - Himself - The Coach
- Nawrouz Manga - Himself - The Captain
- Shahzada Masoud - Himself - The President
Keywords
sports, afghanistan, cricket, poverty, woman director
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Out of the Ashes about?
- 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.
- Who directed Out of the Ashes?
- Out of the Ashes was directed by Tim Albone, Lucy Martens, Leslie Knott.
- Who stars in Out of the Ashes?
- Out of the Ashes stars Karim Saddiq, Hasti Gul Abid, Gulbadin Naib, Taj Malik Alam, Nawrouz Manga, Shahzada Masoud.
- How long is Out of the Ashes?
- Out of the Ashes has a runtime of 1h 26m (86 minutes).
- What genre is Out of the Ashes?
- Out of the Ashes is a Documentary film.
- Where was Out of the Ashes produced?
- Out of the Ashes was produced in United Kingdom.