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  • Out of the Ashes (2010)
  • 86 min | Documentary, Sport
Out of the Ashes (2010)
86 min | Documentary, Sport
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 ...See moreAgainst 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. Written by Tim Albone See less
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Directors
Tim Albone | Lucy Martens | Leslie Knott (co-director)
Composer
Andrew Raphael (as Andrew Phillips)
Cinematographers
Tim Albone | Lucy Martens
Editor
Gregor Lyon
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Updated Jun 17, 2010
Release date
Oct 29, 2010 (United Kingdom)

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10 cast members
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Hasti Gul Abid
Self - Afgan Batsman Self - Afgan Batsman   See fewer
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Taj Malik Aleem
Self - Afgan Coach Self - Afgan Coach   See fewer
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Harsha Bhogle
Self - TV Commentator (voice) Self - TV Commentator (voice)   See fewer
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Geoffrey Boycott
Self - Cricket Legend Self - Cricket Legend   See fewer
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Ian Chappell
Self - TV Commentator (voice) Self - TV Commentator (voice)   See fewer
Knightmare (1984)
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Kabir Khan
Self - Afgan New Coach Self - Afgan New Coach   See fewer
Out of the Ashes (2010)
Nawruz Mangul's primary photo
Nawruz Mangul
Self - Afgan Captain Self - Afgan Captain   See fewer
Out of the Ashes (2010)
Gulbudeen Naib's primary photo
Gulbudeen Naib
Self - Afgan Batsman Self - Afgan Batsman   See fewer
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Karim Sediq's primary photo
Karim Sediq
Self - Afgan Wicket keeper Self - Afgan Wicket keeper   See fewer
Out of the Ashes (2010)
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Ahmed Shah
Self - Afgan Spin Bowler Self - Afgan Spin Bowler   See fewer
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