10 Films en Series Vergelijkbaar met Borat

Beschreibung: A small-town mockumentary that finds humor in amateur theatrical productions and local eccentricities, showcasing the comedy in ordinary people's grand ambitions.

Fakt: The film was shot in just 19 days on a budget of under $400,

Beschreibung: A mockumentary that satirizes eccentric subcultures (in this case, dog shows) through exaggerated characters and deadpan delivery, much like the approach to cultural observation.

Fakt: Many of the dog show contestants were played by real champion show dogs and their actual handlers.

Beschreibung: An improvisational comedy that thrives on social awkwardness and the protagonist's inability to navigate everyday situations, mirroring the cringe humor of mockumentaries.

Fakt: The show famously has no script - actors are given plot outlines and improvise all dialogue.

Beschreibung: A musical mockumentary that lovingly pokes fun at folk music culture, using improvisational humor and character-driven comedy to explore niche communities.

Fakt: All the folk songs in the film were original compositions written in authentic 1960s folk style.

Beschreibung: A mix of outrageous stunts and pranks that push boundaries, often blurring the line between reality and performance, much like the shock humor found in mockumentaries.

Fakt: The movie was shot in just 10 days and many of the stunts were performed without professional stunt doubles.

Beschreibung: A surreal and absurdist sketch comedy that revels in awkwardness and bizarre humor, often parodying low-budget TV aesthetics and corporate culture.

Fakt: Many of the show's recurring characters were played by non-actors, including real-life infomercial hosts and local TV personalities.

Beschreibung: A satirical comedy that uses exaggerated characters and absurd situations to critique political and cultural norms, blending humor with sharp social commentary.

Fakt: The film was inspired by the novel 'The Ugly American' and features a fictional Middle Eastern dictator navigating American culture.

Beschreibung: A cringe-inducing comedy that follows an awkward consultant offering bizarre business advice, using deadpan humor and real interactions to highlight societal absurdities.

Fakt: The show's infamous 'Dumb Starbucks' episode led to a real-life pop-up store that confused customers and media alike.

Beschreibung: A mockumentary that applies deadpan humor to supernatural subject matter, finding comedy in the mundane aspects of extraordinary characters' lives.

Fakt: The film's success led to both a TV series and a spin-off series about werewolves called 'Wellington Paranormal'.

Beschreibung: A provocative series featuring hidden camera interviews and satirical characters to expose political and cultural hypocrisy, often leaving subjects unaware they're being pranked.

Fakt: The show's most controversial segment involved a fake Israeli anti-terrorism expert convincing politicians to endorse a fictional program.