Out of the Ashes(2010)
The rise of the Afghan cricket team. From refugees to the world stage.
Out of the Ashes Synopsis
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.
Out of the Ashes (2010) is a documentary film directed by Tim Albone, released on October 29, 2010 with a runtime of 1h 26m. It stars Karim Saddiq, Hasti Gul Abid, Gulbadin Naib and Taj Malik Alam.
- Director:
- Tim Albone
- Producers:
- Leslie Knott, Rachel Wexler
- Cinematographer:
- Lucy Martens
- Composer:
- Andrew Phillips
- Status:
- Released
Out of the Ashes Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Tim Albone, produced by Leslie Knott and Rachel Wexler.
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Out of the Ashes – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Out of the Ashes online?
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Out of the Ashes (2010) is currently available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Out of the Ashes?
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The main cast of Out of the Ashes (2010) includes Karim Saddiq, Hasti Gul Abid, Gulbadin Naib, Taj Malik Alam and Nawrouz Manga. The film was directed by Tim Albone. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Out of the Ashes released?
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Out of the Ashes was released on October 29, 2010 and runs for 1h 26m.