Out of the Ashes
2010
1 hr 26 min
English
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.
- Status
- Released
Keywords
Links
Top Cast
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
Nawrouz Manga as Himself - The Captain
Shahzada Masoud as Himself - The President
Top Crew
Tim Albone · Director, Cinematographer
Lucy Martens · Director, Cinematographer
Andrew Phillips · Composer
Gregor Lyon · Editor
Rachel Wexler · Producer
Reviews
Loading reviews…
More Like This
Katy Perry: Part of Me
28 Jun 2012
I Am Ali
10 Oct 2014
Air Force Elite: Thunderbirds
22 May 2025
Billie Eilish - Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour (Live in 3D)
06 May 2026
Ronaldo
09 Nov 2015
The Eagle Huntress
02 Nov 2016
Who Are You, Charlie Brown?
24 Jun 2021
My Life Directed by Nicolas Winding Refn
27 Feb 2015
Audrey
30 Nov 2020
Mountain
30 Nov 2017
Naqoyqatsi
02 Sep 2002
Justin Bieber's Believe
19 Dec 2013
Heart of a Dog
21 Oct 2015
The Queen of Versailles
06 Jul 2012
He Named Me Malala
12 Sep 2015
The U.S. vs. John Lennon
15 Sep 2006
Live Aid
13 Jul 1985
To Be Takei
22 Aug 2014
An Inconvenient Truth
24 May 2006
Being James Bond
29 Aug 2021