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Out of the Ashes

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

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2010-10-29
1h 26m
English
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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.

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About 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. Running 86 minutes.

Out of the Ashes Cast and Characters

The cast features Karim Saddiq (as Himself - The Big Hitter), Hasti Gul Abid (as Himself - The Joker), Gulbadin Naib (as Himself - The Rookie), Taj Malik Alam (as Himself - The Coach), and Nawrouz Manga (as Himself - The Captain). Their performances are a major reason Out of the Ashes has built such a passionate audience.

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Who is in the cast of Out of the Ashes?

The main cast includes Karim Saddiq, Hasti Gul Abid, Gulbadin Naib, and Taj Malik Alam, plus a strong supporting ensemble.

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What is Out of the Ashes about?

Out of the Ashes is a Documentary English-language film. 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.

When was Out of the Ashes released?

Out of the Ashes was released on October 29, 2010. It has a runtime of 1h 26m.

Who stars in Out of the Ashes?

Out of the Ashes stars Karim Saddiq, Hasti Gul Abid, Gulbadin Naib and Taj Malik Alam. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.

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