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Austria is the New Kazakhstan

November 22, 2006 at 2:27 PM | 0 Comments

Looks like Sacha Baron Cohen isn't done turning fictionalizing countries into pop culture tourist destinations. His rumored new film, "Bruno", will depict "a gay, stupid, self-centered and Nazi-adoring Austrian, lifestyle journalist."

Sources in the film industry say the character will juxtapose the Austrians' relationship towards homosexuals alongside that of foreigners. In one of the scenes, Bruno will suggest sending singer Ricky Martin to a ghetto and actor Burt Reynolds to Auschwitz when he comes to power.

Apparently the Austrian press has been debating whether the possible hosting of Cohen will shatter Austria's travel image, which has been heavily shaped by billions of dollars in Austrian tourism promotion over the last couple of years. You can check out their crafted image here. At least one group wants to ban the gay Borat clone:

The Alliance for the Future of Austria, is preparing a bill proposing that Borat will be banned from shooting the film. Baron has continually been granting interviews as part of the public relations drive for the movie.

Hm. We say let the faux hawk film in Austria, though either way, this time around it is going to be really tough to dupe enough people to create the kind of comedy Cohen craves. Of course we will follow this closely, so tip us off if you have info.

Our favorite Bruno clip ever post jump.

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