Riz Ahmed

'Relay' Drops the Baton Between Plot Twists

Directed by David Mackenzie

PUBLISHED Sep 13, 2024

'Relay' begins on a high note and rides that wave for at least a third of its runtime. Unfortunately any goodwill accumulated becomes ...

Here's What's Coming to MUBI in July 2024

PUBLISHED Jun 27, 2024

Alright, it's about to be July, it's time for the weather to stabilize already. Stop dangling summer in front of us and then taking it away...

Streaming Must-Sees (and Must-Skips) in November 2023

PUBLISHED Nov 15, 2023

So far this autumn, we've been treated to some exceptional content in the theatres and on our streaming services. Some hits and misses from...

'Fingernails' Can't Sink Its Claws into Its Compelling Premise

Directed by Christos Nikou

PUBLISHED Nov 2, 2023

In Christos Nikou's latest film, the concept of mind over heart is pushed to its limits. Creating a world not dissimilar to ours, Nikou pos...

Riz Ahmed, Aneil Karia to Collaborate on New 'Hamlet' Adaptation

PUBLISHED May 13, 2022

After Riz Ahmed took home the award for Best Live Action Short Film at the Oscars this year for The Long Goodbye — which interrogates the U...

Riz Ahmed Wants to Transform Islam's Depiction in Hollywood

PUBLISHED Sep 3, 2021

"I want to stretch myself, and I want to stretch culture." That's Riz Ahmed's mantra when it comes to his work and artistry. And with his...

'Mogul Mowgli' Builds a Bridge Between Genres and Cultures

Directed by Bassam Tariq

PUBLISHED Sep 3, 2021

When you hear the premise of Mogul Mowgli, you'd be forgiven if your first reaction is: "Didn't Riz Ahmed just do a movie about a musician...

Riz Ahmed Speaks Out Against Missing and Maligned Muslim Representation in Film

PUBLISHED Jun 11, 2021

When British actor Riz Ahmed was nominated for best actor at the Oscars for his role in Sound of Metal earlier this year, it made him the f...