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.
Cast
Crew
Leslie Knott
Director, Producer
Lucy Martens
Director, Director of Photography, Sound
Tim Albone
Director, Director of Photography, Co-Producer, Sound
Gregor Lyon
Editor
Sam Mendes
Executive Producer
Greg Sanderson
Executive Producer
Tom Roberts
Executive Producer
Rachel Wexler
Producer
Andrew Phillips
Original Music Composer