Mogul Mowgli ends up hitting harder than you would originally assume. This story of a rapper who struggles with an autoimmune condition is filmed in a raw, non-narrative style that focuses on the emotional and visceral toll. Sometimes the story meanders enough and gets lost and there are a lot of images that are there to provoke without perhaps making complete sense. But in the end it ravages you and leaves you breathless.
Riz Ahmed is central to this in his singular performance which is relentless. He is a force and following up his also remarkable turn in Sound of Metal, he shows that wasn't a one trick pony. He is one of the most exciting actors working today and he fills each frame with his energy and presence.
There are times when Mogul Mowgli does get off course a bit but this feels appropriate in that perhaps we get more from the story not being so clear and explained. Perhaps we can relate to Zed a bit more as we are also frustrated and confused. Mogul Mowgli just needs to be seen and experienced.
Mogul Mowgli
Starring: Riz Ahmed, Alyy Khan
Director: Bassam Tariq
Writers: Riz Ahmed, Bassam Tariq
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