Borat Subsequent Moviefilm's Satirical Critique of Contemporary American Prejudice
In 2020, Sacha Baron Cohen revived his famous character Borat in Borat Subsequent Moviefilm, which highlights racism and American political figures. The plot revolves around Borat's efforts to present his daughter Tutar, played by Maria Bakalova, as a gift to Mike Pence and then Rudy Giuliani, leading to an awkward moment with Giuliani. Known for his earlier work on Da Ali G Show (2000–2004) and the original Borat film in 2006, Baron Cohen aims to expose bigotry but struggles with his own celebrity status and the blatant racism in today's society. The film includes scenes from the Conservative Political Action Conference and references to Jeffrey Epstein and QAnon, timed for the 2020 election, ending with a call to vote. Critics feel his approach lacks depth in a world already aware of discrimination, focusing too much on scripted content without offering new insights beyond criticizing figures like Giuliani.
Key facts
- Sacha Baron Cohen returned as Borat in Borat Subsequent Moviefilm (2020).
- The film targets American racism and political figures including Mike Pence and Rudy Giuliani.
- Maria Bakalova plays Borat's daughter Tutar in the movie.
- Borat first appeared on Da Ali G Show (2000–2004) and in a 2006 film.
- The plot involves Borat trying to gift Tutar as a bride to political elites.
- A scene entraps Rudy Giuliani in a compromising position.
- The film references Jeffrey Epstein and QAnon conspiracy theories.
- It was released to coincide with the 2020 U.S. election and ends with a voting injunction.
Entities
Artists
- Sacha Baron Cohen
- Maria Bakalova
- Judah Loew ben Bezalel
Institutions
- Conservative Political Action Conference
- Da Ali G Show
- Trump Tower
- Old New Synagogue
Locations
- America
- Prague
- Kazakhstan
- Vltava River