Out of the Ashes
Director: Tim Albone
"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.
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Out of the Ashes (2010) is a documentary film. The film has not yet gathered many viewer ratings. The film runs 1h 26min. Check current streaming availability in the "Where to watch" section above.
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Out of the Ashes runs 86 minutes (1h 26min).
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Out of the Ashes was released in 2010.
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