Defying a ruthless emperor, a princess flees into the Arabian desert, hunted by mercenaries. Forged into a warrior and aided by a legendary bandit, she unites warring tribes for a last stand that will change history.
That’s the quick pitch for Desert Warrior, the latest from Rise Of The Planet Of The Apes helmer Rupert Wyatt as the official trailer makes the film’s case this week for Vertical Entertainment. The film stars Anthony Mackie, Aiysha Hart, Sharlto Copley, Ghassan Massoud and Sir Ben Kingsley from a script by Wyatt, and co-scribes Erica Beeney and David Self.
Set in seventh-century Arabia, Princess Hind (Aiysha Hart) defies her fate, refusing to become a concubine to the ruthless Emperor Kisra (Sir Ben Kingsley). Fleeing into the desert with her father, she is hunted by a merciless army and forced to trust a legendary bandit (Anthony Mackie) with secrets of his own. Rising from fugitive to fearless warrior, Hind unites warring tribes for a final stand—the Battle of Dhi Qar, a clash that will change history forever.
Desert Warrior will now bow in theaters on April 24 following its screening at the 21st Zurich Film Festival. Catch the trailer:
