Out of the Ashes 2010

The rise of the Afghan cricket team. From refugees to the world stage.

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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.

Release Date 2010-10-29
Runtime 1h 26m
Directors Tim Albone, Lucy Martens, Leslie Knott, Tim Albone, Lucy Martens
Producers Sam Mendes, Rachel Wexler, Leslie Knott, Greg Sanderson, Tom Roberts, Tim Albone
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