Out of the Ashes (2010)
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.
Directors: Tim Albone, Lucy Martens, Leslie Knott.
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Karim Saddiq as Himself - The Big Hitter |
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Hasti Gul Abid as Himself - The Joker |
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Gulbadin Naib as Himself - The Rookie |
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Taj Malik Alam as Himself - The Coach |
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Nawrouz Manga as Himself - The Captain |
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Shahzada Masoud as Himself - The President |
| Directing | Tim Albone | Director |
| Directing | Lucy Martens | Director |
| Directing | Leslie Knott | Director |
| Production | Leslie Knott | Producer |
| Production | Tom Roberts | Executive Producer |
| Production | Tim Albone | Co-Producer |
| Production | Rachel Wexler | Producer |
| Production | Sam Mendes | Executive Producer |
| Camera | Lucy Martens | Director of Photography |
| Camera | Tim Albone | Director of Photography |
| Sound | Tim Albone | Sound |
| Production | Greg Sanderson | Executive Producer |
| Editing | Gregor Lyon | Editor |
| Sound | Lucy Martens | Sound |
| Sound | Andrew Phillips | Original Music Composer |
