Out of the Ashes
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.
Directed by Leslie Knott
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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
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2h 46m together
Out of the Ashes
Daguerréotypes
A close match in mood and era.
