A "south of the border" gentleman's club called La Jungla , located in Los Angeles, California. Narrative & Visual Themes
Report: Bruno Mars "Gorilla" Official Music Video The official music video for the fourth single from Bruno Mars' second studio album Unorthodox Jukebox , was released on October 15, 2013. Co-directed by Bruno Mars and Cameron Duddy , the video presents a gritty, cinematic narrative centered on themes of raw passion and animalistic attraction. Production Overview
Mars described the song as being about "good old animalistic sex". The strip club's name, "La Jungla," serves as a metaphor for an inescapable environment where "you can't run".
(known for Slumdog Millionaire ) as Isabella, a stripper at the club.
Mars intentionally included lyrics about drugs and alcohol to maintain a sense of "danger" in his art, citing influences like Michael Jackson and Prince. Bruno Mars: Gorilla (Music Video 2013) - IMDb
The video is framed as a tale of lust and danger, moving away from Mars' previously more family-friendly image.
The clip opens with dialogue in Spanish between two women backstage, hinting at a secret affair between Isabella and Mars. Isabella then takes the stage for a provocative performance under the introduction of the club owner.
as the seedy owner of the strip club "La Jungla".