Brüno

The 2009 American-British mockumentary comedy film directed by Larry Charles follows the flamboyant Austrian fashion journalist Brüno Gehard (Sacha Baron Cohen) as he embarks on a quest to achieve fame in the United States after a scandalous incident at Milan Fashion Week leads to the cancellation of his show "Funkyzeit mit Brüno." Accompanied by his assistant Lutz Schulz (Gustaf Hammarsten), Brüno navigates various facets of American culture, including the entertainment industry, religion, and politics, often creating awkward and provocative situations. Notable scenes include an interview with Paula Abdul, an attempt to undergo "conversion therapy," and participation in a staged cage fight in Arkansas under the alias "Straight Dave," where he and Lutz publicly express their love, eliciting a strong reaction from the audience. The film features cameos by celebrities such as Harrison Ford, Bono, Elton John, Chris Martin, Paul McCartney, Snoop Dogg, and Sting. The screenplay was written by Sacha Baron Cohen, Anthony Hines, Dan Mazer, and Jeff Schaffer, with music composed by Erran Baron Cohen. With a budget of $42 million, the film grossed approximately $138.8 million worldwide.