Kazakh journalist Borat Sagdiyev travels to America to make a documentary. As he zigzags across the nation, Borat meets real people in real situations with hysterical consequences. His backwards behavior generates strong reactions around him exposing prejudices and hypocrisies in American culture.
Acting
Sacha Baron Cohen's commitment to character under any circumstances.
Direction
Larry Charles keeping real people unwitting for genuine reactions.
Writing
Improvised chaos that somehow holds narrative together.
Director
Larry Charles
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The FBI started following Cohen's production after hotel staff reported 'suspicious foreigners.' He was literally on a watchlist for making this.
Kazakhstan initially banned the film and threatened legal action; years later, they adopted Borat's 'Very Nice!' catchphrase for actual tourism campaigns. Satire became sincere marketing.
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