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.

Main Cast

Karim Saddiq

Himself - The Big Hitter

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Hasti Gul Abid

Himself - The Joker

Age : N/A | Popularity : 4%

Gulbadin Naib

Himself - The Rookie

Age : N/A | Popularity : 4%

Taj Malik Alam

Himself - The Coach

Age : N/A | Popularity : 3%

Nawrouz Manga

Himself - The Captain

Age : N/A | Popularity : 3%

Shahzada Masoud

Himself - The President

Age : N/A | Popularity : 4%

Crew

Department	Role	Name
Production	Executive Producer	Sam Mendes Greg Sanderson Tom Roberts
	Co-Producer	Tim Albone
	Producer	Leslie Knott Rachel Wexler
Sound	Original Music Composer	Andrew Phillips
	Sound	Tim Albone Lucy Martens
Directing	Director	Tim Albone Lucy Martens Leslie Knott
Camera	Director of Photography	Tim Albone Lucy Martens
Editing	Editor	Gregor Lyon
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