Sharlto Copley And Aiysha Hart Shine As Saudi’s First Tentpole Makes History

The Red Sea International Film Festival erupts as the $150M historical action epic Desert Warrior makes its regional premiere. Starring Sharlto Copley, Anthony Mackie, Ben Kingsley and Aiysha Hart, the film charts a young girl’s escape across the 7th-century Arabian desert. Copley recalls the unforgettable shoot with a 38-nationality crew in NEOM during COVID calling it one of the most meaningful experiences of his career.