Archive · 13 Sep 2025
Anthony Mackie's 'Desert Warrior' to Premiere at Zurich Festival
Imagine a movie set a long, long time ago in what is now Saudi Arabia.
It's about a princess named Hind who refuses to be with a cruel emperor.
The movie, called "Desert Warrior," stars Anthony Mackie.
It was directed by Rupert Wyatt, who also directed "Rise of the Planet of the Apes."
The movie was filmed in the desert in 2021, but there were some problems during filming that had to be fixed.
It will finally be shown for the first time at the Zurich Film Festival starting on September 25.
Anthony Mackie stars in "Desert Warrior."
The film will premiere at the Zurich Film Festival.
Rupert Wyatt directed the film, set in 7th-century Arabia.
Aiysha Hart and Ben Kingsley are also in the cast.
The film encountered issues after its 2021 shoot but is now premiering.
- Who
- Anthony Mackie, Aiysha Hart, and Ben Kingsley star in the movie, directed by Rupert Wyatt.
- What
- The film "Desert Warrior" will premiere at the Zurich Film Festival.
- When
- The film will premiere on September 28, and the festival runs from September 25 to October 5.
- Where
- The premiere is at the Zurich Film Festival.
- Why
- The film encountered issues during and after the 2021 shoot due to creative differences, and is now set to premiere.
- Movie Title
- Desert Warrior
- Director
- Rupert Wyatt
- Main Actors
- Anthony Mackie, Aiysha Hart, Ben Kingsley
- Film's Setting
- 7th century Saudi Arabia
- Premiere Date
- September 28
- Film Festival
- Zurich Film Festival