According to the Russian News Agency reported on the 25th, on the 23rd local time, the American movie "Borat 2" was released, and the filmmaker Sacha Baron Cohen mocked the Republicans on the eve of the US presidential election, once again shaping a uncultured female despotist "Borat" role, in the movie he called himself a "Kazakhstan journalist".
Screenshot of the movie "Borat 2"
On the day of the film's release, a group of young Kazakhs came to the U.S. Consulate General in Almaty to demand a ban on the film's distribution. Social media users launched a "flash mob" campaign for the film, and users from around the world began expressing their dissatisfaction with the film, posting the hashtag #CancelBorat. At another "pop-up" event, Kazakhs posted photos with blue banners on social media with the hashtag #YavorusSvoimflag.
Screenshot of the movie
In response to the negative attitude of the Kazakh people towards the film "Borat 2", the Kazakh Foreign Ministry responded by saying that it was angry at the plot of the film for provocative purposes and mocking the symbols of the People of Kazakhstan and the State. Kazakhstan's Foreign Ministry said in a statement, "In fact, the film is clearly racist and xenophobic. Our citizens are, of course, outraged by this naked racist attack. ”
At the same time, Kazakhstan's Foreign Ministry noted that "the note of protest without targeting is meaningless." The added repercussions surrounding the film will only bring more profit to its creative team, and it will also prompt them to shoot a sequel. ”
The U.S. Consulate General in Almaty also responded to the matter, saying in an official statement that "the U.S. government has never been involved in the financing, production, or distribution of the film." Freedom of speech and freedom of peaceful assembly are rights guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution and are core values of the United States and Kazakhstan. We support the ability of citizens to express their ideas peacefully, which will make our country stronger. ”
The statement also mentioned that the U.S. ambassador to Kazakhstan said the relationship between the two countries is based on the experience of many Kazakhs studying and working in the United States, as well as many Americans who have had the opportunity to learn about Kazakhstan's rich culture and traditions.