May 24th 

Afghan Cricket Club: Out of the Ashes** 

(GB TVM 2010)

Shabash/Bungalow Town Productions. 84m.

On-the-spot documentary following Afghanistan's fledgling cricketing nation attempting to qualify for the ICC World Cup in 2009.
Compelling to watch in its contrast between the grim war-torn country and the colourful (sometimes quaint) setting of the cricket tournaments, and reasonably objective in its viewpoint, without dwelling too much on aspects of the game or politics.

Producers: Rachel Wexler, Leslie Knott.
Directors: Tim Albone, Lucy Martens, Leslie Knott.
featuring Taj Malik Aleem, Nawruz Mangal,Hasti Gul Alad, Gulbadeen Naib, Geoffrey Boycott, and others.
Photography: Tim Albone.
Music: Andrew Phillips.

Executive Producer: Sam Mendes.