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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 This feature-length documentary follows the Afghan cricket team in their quest against the odds to qualify for the World Cup. Executive produced by Oscar-winning director and cricket enthusiast, 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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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital 2.0 ), WIDESCREEN (2.35:1), SPECIAL FEATURES: Documentary, Interactive Menu, Scene Access, Trailer(s), 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. With unrestricted behind-the-scenes access at international matches, the film follows the ups and downs of their epic journey. We track the team as they travel the globe - eating fish and chips in Jersey, watching tango dancers in Argentina and swimming in the sea for the first time off the coast of Tanzania. Witty, touching and nail-biting to the end, Out of the Ashes is a compelling story of triumph over adversity. ...Out of the Ashes (2010)
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By Simon Rook
Format:DVD
This is an amazing story about the success of the Afghan cricket team, which built a competitive international team in just ten years. The contrast between the poverty in which they live and play and the wealth of the places they travel to is astounding. It's just amazing that they were able to develop a technique on what were mainly stone pitches! A worthwhile buy.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By puneet
Format:DVD
Out Of The Ashes is one piece of work I had been waiting for a long time after reading the review on cricinfo.. and am glad it did not disappoint. The movie traces the progress of the Afghan cricket team as it is on a quest to be a part of the cricket world cup 2011.
The characters are very likeable and tug at your heart. The honestness of Taj Malik and his boys makes you love them and cheer for them. The win against Jersey and the celebrations after it got me goose bumps and almost a tear too.. It is a movie that even non cricket lovers would appreciate and love.
The only disappointment is the lack of match scenes. Nothing is mentioned about individual performances.. How they actually fought off challenges during the course of a match. Their performance during the T20 world cup etc..
Nevertheless worth watching and sharing..
The characters are very likeable and tug at your heart. The honestness of Taj Malik and his boys makes you love them and cheer for them. The win against Jersey and the celebrations after it got me goose bumps and almost a tear too.. It is a movie that even non cricket lovers would appreciate and love.
The only disappointment is the lack of match scenes. Nothing is mentioned about individual performances.. How they actually fought off challenges during the course of a match. Their performance during the T20 world cup etc..
Nevertheless worth watching and sharing..
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By catherine
Format:DVD
This film will have you laughing and crying as it follows the victories and struggles of Afghanistan's cricket team as they attempt to get the the World Cup 2010. It is a story of triumph over adversity and it is extremely poignant and touching. Big thumbs up.
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Wonderful!!!
This is a great movie. Highly recommended and shows the rise of the Afghanistan cricket from nothing to world class. Read more
Published 5 months ago by vitalbits
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Moving story
Great DVD. Don't regret purchasing it at all. Probably won't watch it again, though I may encourage my 10 year old son to watch it with me. But worth every penny. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Richard Perkins
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Out of the Ashes - Video
"Out of the Ashes" is one of the most entertaining and fascinating video I have watched in a long time. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Luke P
4.0 out of 5 stars
Not just for cricket fans
Sweet, often funny, sometimes sad documentary of the very unexpected
and improbable rise of the Afghan cricket team to world level status in
2008-2010. Read more
and improbable rise of the Afghan cricket team to world level status in
2008-2010. Read more
Published 19 months ago by K. Gordon
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Inspiring
This is an utterly enthralling look at the development of the Afghan team. When I first heard of it I thought it must be a spoof, but it is a well shot amazing story. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Martin Greenhead
5.0 out of 5 stars
At once intimate and cinematic
I came to watch this DVD in a rather backwards way. I'd already read and loved the book but I was still gripped by the story, told as it is using the words of these Afghan players... Read more
Published 22 months ago by Pendo
5.0 out of 5 stars
Passionate and inspirational
Even for non-cricket fans, this film is one not to miss. Incredibly inspirational true story and superbly filmed. I've shown it to lots of family and friends who have all loved it. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Simon Bradley
4.0 out of 5 stars
Enjoyed this a lot
This is not a film where you follow the score of cricket matches. Infact, it pretty much avoids this and simply goes for showing the tentions and emotions brought about by the... Read more
Published on 5 May 2011 by C. W. Nicholson
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