Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan (2006)
- Documented locations
- 30
- Year
- 2006
- Directed by
- Larry Charles
- Cities
- New York, New York City, Salem, Los Angeles, Orange, Dallas, San Bernardino, Newton, Tecate, Glod, Izvorani, Jackson, Birmingham, Helena, Gaithersburg, Tunica, Atlanta, Washington, Eatonton, Roanoke, Perry Hall
DN71 (Glod)
Glod, Romania
The scene : 1 minFacing the camera, Borat introduces his village of Kuzcek.
Gaithersburg, United States
Criswell Chevrolet concession in Gaithersburg.
The scene : 21 minAt this Chevrolet dealership, Borat is looking for a car that can attract girls.
Tunica, United States
The scene : 26 minOn the side of the road, Azamat calls the Kazakh minister to assure him that the filming is on schedule.
Orange, United States
Open-air shopping center in Orange, known as The Block at Orange at the time of filming, now The Outlets at Orange.
The scene : 1 hr 13 minAt the Virgin Megastore in the mall, Pamela Anderson is signing her DVDs: Borat appears with a large decorated bag to 'marry' her in Kazakh style by abducting her, and the actress flees, terrified.
Wellington Hotel (New York)
New York, United States
Historic hotel in Midtown Manhattan, on Seventh Avenue at the corner of 55th Street, welcoming travelers for over a century, just steps away from Broadway, Central Park, and Carnegie Hall.
The scene : Barely arrived in New York, Borat haggles over the price of his room, takes the elevator to his room finding it "very nice," and then, in front of the actual room, exclaims that he feels "like the king of the castle."
New York, United States
The scene : At the foot of the tower, on the southwest corner of Central Park, Borat stuns passersby with his behavior, to the point of crouching in the bushes to relieve himself.
New York City, United States
Iconic crossroads of Manhattan at the intersection of Broadway and 7th Avenue, famous for its giant advertising screens and constant crowds.
The scene : Times Square is one of the New York locations featured in the film.
New York, United States
Large urban park in the heart of Manhattan, developed since 1857.
The scene : Central Park is also seen in the New York portion of the film.
Salem, United States
Salem Civic Center, opened in 1967, is part of the James E. Taliaferro complex, which also includes the Salem Memorial Baseball Stadium and Salem Stadium; it hosts concerts, exhibitions, circuses, the Roanoke Valley Horse Show, and the Salem Fair.
The scene : Invited to a rodeo, Borat takes the microphone in the middle of the arena, salutes the "war on terror" of his hosts, and then sings an absurd Kazakh anthem to the tune of the American national anthem: discomfort spreads through the stands, and a young demonstration rider ultimately falls off her horse.
Los Angeles, United States
Famous cinema from 1927 on Hollywood Boulevard, known for its star footprints. It is a Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument and a contributing property to a historic district. Its public opening dates back to May 18, 1927.
The scene : Arriving in Hollywood with a group of faithful from a church, Borat meets Azamat in front of the theatre, who makes a living as Oliver Hardy with tourists.
Dallas, United States
Centennial hotel in downtown Dallas, which has hosted presidents and celebrities. This Beaux-Arts style skyscraper, designed by the firm Barnett, Haynes & Barnett, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and classified as a Dallas Landmark and Recorded Texas Historic Landmark.
The scene : The old Adolphus Hotel in Dallas hosted Borat during the filming.
Los Angeles, United States
Los Angeles Airport Hotel, the Los Angeles Airport Hilton and Towers at the time of filming, now Hilton Los Angeles Airport.
The scene : The film was also shot in this large hotel at Los Angeles airport.
San Bernardino, United States
Bar country Brandin' Iron, in the center of San Bernardino.
The scene : In this country saloon, Borat tries his hand at the mechanical bull.
15 Madoc Street (Newton)
Newton, United States
Newton's House, which housed the Four Seasons Kosher Bed & Breakfast.
The scene : Borat and Azamat stop at this bed & breakfast run by a Jewish couple.
Tecate, Mexico
The scene : It is near Tecate that Borat and Azamat find themselves out of gas.
Glod (Dâmbovița)
Glod, Romania
Village of the commune of Moroeni, in the județ of Dâmbovița, about 140 km northwest of Bucharest; its name means "mud" in Romanian.
The scene : The opening sequence, meant to show Borat's hometown in Kazakhstan, was filmed in this Romanian village.
119 DN71 (Glod)
Glod, Romania
The scene : In his village house, Borat introduces his wife Oxana, his sons Huey and Lewis, and his neighbor Yusuf, who imitates everything he buys without being able to afford it.
Izvorani, Romania
Film studios located in Izvorani, north of Bucharest; the company also has an office in the capital.
The scene : The Castel Film studios in Bucharest are among the filming locations of the movie.
Jackson, United States
WAPT Studios, television station in Jackson affiliated with ABC.
The scene : Live on the set of WAPT, Borat greets the presenter with a kiss on each cheek, stands up in the middle of an interview, yells into his microphone believing he doesn’t have one, invites the journalist to Kazakhstan, and then interrupts the weather report twice.
Birmingham, United States
Historic hotel in the center of Birmingham, currently operated under the name Hampton Inn & Suites.
The scene : In a hotel room, Borat asks a professor of good manners how to behave at dinner, and ends up showing her a photo of a male genitalia.
Helena, United States
The scene : At the formal dinner in this mansion, Borat makes a series of inappropriate remarks about the women present, uses an insulting term towards the disabled, returns from the table with a bag containing his feces, and then invites an escort to join the meal, much to the dismay of his hosts.
Atlanta, United States
The scene : Atlanta is among the cities where the film was shot.
Washington, United States
The scene : Part of the filming took place in Washington.
Eatonton, United States
The scene : The small town of Eatonton, Georgia, is one of the stops on Borat's journey across the United States.
Roanoke, United States
The scene : The filming also took place in Roanoke, Virginia.
Jackson, United States
Private club in the center of Jackson, formerly the University Club, now The Capital Club.
The scene : During his visit to Jackson, Borat participated in a wine tasting at this private club in downtown, then called the University Club.
Perry Hall, United States
The scene : The filming took place at a driving school in Perry Hall, Maryland.
Dallas, United States
The scene : A scene from the film in a liquor store was filmed at this address in Dallas.
Dallas, United States
The scene : Borat's encounter with a group of street youths was filmed near this school in Dallas.
72 DN71 (Glod)
Glod, Romania
The scene : In his village house, Borat introduces his wife Oxana, his sons Huey and Lewis, and his neighbor Yusuf, who imitates everything he buys without being able to afford it.