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Habibi
Filmed in New York in the summer of 2006: a march across the Brooklyn Bridge in support of the Palestinian and Lebanese populations. Habibi means "beloved" in Arabic.
Out of the Ashes
The rise of the Afghan cricket team. From refugees to the world stage.
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.
Top Billed Cast
Karim Saddiq Himself - The Big Hitter
Hasti Gul Abid Himself - The Joker
Gulbadin Naib Himself - The Rookie
Taj Malik Alam Himself - The Coach
Nawrouz Manga Himself - The Captain
Shahzada Masoud Himself - The President
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