Rent Out of the Ashes (2010)
3.1 of 5 from 51 ratings
1h 28min
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- 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 burqas, bombs, drugs and devastation. The film follows the Afghan cricket team in their quest against the odds to qualify for the World Cup. It 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. At a time when headlines from Afghanistan are dominated by news of death and corruption, the film reveals a more human side to this beleaguered country which has endured three decades of war and occupation. - Actors:
- Taj Malik Alam, Hasti Gul Abid, Karim Saddiq, Gulbadin Naib, Nawrouz Mangal
- Directors:
- Tim Albone, Lucy Martens, Leslie Knott
- Studio:
- Drakes Avenue
- Genres:
- Documentary, Sports & Sport Films
- Collections:
- A History of Cricket Films
