Riz Ahmed: 'Lions isn't about terrorists'

Riz Ahmed has said that Chris Morris's upcoming comedy Four Lions is not really about terrorism.

The musician and Shifty star told the official Sundance website that the movie is more about the interaction between its lead characters.

Ahmed said: "I don't think it's a film about terrorists at all; I think it's about five guys. It was very easy to relate to, because they’re just guys with families and friends.

"Like Chris was saying, it's about a bunch of blokes and the social dynamic among them. Doing the research and checking out jihadi websites, you found people ranting like you would on YouTube."

Morris added: "Even in a terrorist cell that is plotting evil activity, it's a group bond, a group love. It's not hate to the outside that makes it work. That's what's mystifying in a way about the subject."

Four Lions premiered at the Sundance Film Festival earlier this week.

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