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Out of the Ashes (2010)
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.
Updated May 24 2020
Cast
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
Crew
Sam Mendes
Executive Producer
Andrew Phillips
Original Music Composer
Tim Albone
Director
Tim Albone
Co-Producer
Tim Albone
Director of Photography
Tim Albone
Sound
Lucy Martens
Director
Lucy Martens
Director of Photography
More Crew
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