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Trailer For Jihad Satire ‘Four Lions’ Debuts

Are suicide bombers funny? "Four Lions," a film directed by British comedian Chris Morris, is taking a satiric take on the subject, following four bumbling Muslim terrorists as they plot an attack. The trailer hit the Web today.
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‘Four Lions’ director Chris Morris talks about his new suicide bomber comedy. Yes, you read that right

Entertainment : Entertainment Weekly's PopWatch (3 years ago)

Chris Morris may not be a household name in the U.S. But in Britain, he is an extremely well known writer, comic performer, media prankster, and all-around agent provocateur. Certainly, he is the only man to get a British MP to grav... Read Post

‘Four Lions’ Director Chris Morris on His Subversive Film

Entertainment : Speakeasy - WSJ.com (3 years ago)

If there are any truly forbidden subjects to explore in comedy, terrorism is certainly one of them. But don’t tell Christopher Morris that. In his feature debut, “Four Lions,” Morris crafts an unforgettable portrait of four Pakistan... Read Post

Four Lions Director on Why Terrorists Like Lord of the Rings

Entertainment : The Underwire (3 years ago)

Chris Morris studied terrorism for three years before setting to work on his Spinal Tap -style satire about a blundering gang of wannabe suicide bombers. Among his findings: Muslim extremists identify with movies like The Lion King,... Read Post


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