Out of the Ashes
“The rise of the Afghan cricket team. From refugees to the world stage.”
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.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Edinburgh International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Leslie Knott, Lucy Martens, Tim Albone
- Original Score
- Andrew Phillips
- Original Title
- Out of the Ashes
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- Pushto, English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Leslie Knott, Lucy Martens, Tim Albone
Andrew Phillips
Lucy Martens, Tim Albone
Gregor Lyon
Rachel Wexler, Sam Mendes, Leslie Knott, Greg Sanderson, Tom Roberts
Department Leadership Roster
Leslie Knott
Director
Lucy Martens
Director
Tim Albone
Director
Rachel Wexler
Producer
Lucy Martens
Director of Photography
Leslie Knott
Producer
Gregor Lyon
Editor
Tim Albone
Director of Photography
Andrew Phillips
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Out of the Ashes
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What is Out of the Ashes about?
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.
Who directed Out of the Ashes?
Out of the Ashes was directed by Leslie Knott, Lucy Martens, Tim Albone.
Who stars in Out of the Ashes?
The principal cast of Out of the Ashes includes Karim Saddiq, Hasti Gul Abid, Gulbadin Naib, Taj Malik Alam, Nawrouz Manga.
When was Out of the Ashes released and how long is it?
Out of the Ashes was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for Out of the Ashes?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Out of the Ashes was composed by Andrew Phillips.