Storyline
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.
Key Information
Cast & Crew
Karim Saddiq
Himself - The Big Hitter
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
Frequently Asked Questions
Out of the Ashes was released on October 29, 2010.
The runtime of Out of the Ashes is 1h 26m.
Out of the Ashes is a Documentary movie.
Out of the Ashes is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
Out of the Ashes was directed by Leslie Knott.
The main cast of Out of the Ashes includes Karim Saddiq, Hasti Gul Abid, Gulbadin Naib.
Out of the Ashes is originally in English.