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Out of the Ashes

Synopsis

In just a few years, the Afghan cricket team has risen from obscurity in the sport’s lowest ranks to phenomenal success in the highly competitive international arena. This is the remarkable and inspirational story of coach Taj Malik Aleem and his team, who became the sport’s unlikeliest heroes during a triumphant campaign culminating in the crucial World Cup qualifier in South Africa. In a country more often associated with war and rigged elections, their incredible journey is an absolute joy to behold.

Details

Year
2011
Type of project
Features
Running time
90 mins
Director
Timothy Albone, Lucy Martens, Leslie Knott
Producer
Leslie Knott, Rachel Wexler
Co-Producer
Tim Albone
Executive Producer
Sam Mendes, Tom Roberts, Greg Sanderson
Editor
Gregor Lyon
Director of Photography
Lucy Martens, Timothy Albone
Composer
Andrew Phillips
Principal cast
Hasti Gul Abid, Taj Malik Aleem, Harsha Bhogle

Categories

Fiction Documentary

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

Bungalow Town Productions

Southmore Cottage
Long Green
Wortham
Suffolk
IP22 1PU
UK
Tel: +44 (0)1379 898 797

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