Out of the Ashes

Movie"The rise of the Afghan cricket team. From refugees to the world stage."
Out of the Ashes
NR 1 hr 26 minDocumentary
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.
StarringKarim SaddiqHasti Gul AbidGulbadin Naib
DirectorsLeslie KnottLucy MartensTim Albone

Movie Details

Original Language:English
Executive Producers:Sam Mendes, Greg Sanderson, Tom Roberts
Movie Tags:
woman directorsportspovertyafghanistancricket