Exporting Raymond (2010)

A documentary on Phil Rosenthal's experiences during the making of "Voroniny," the Russian-language version of "Everybody Loves Raymond".

Director:

Philip Rosenthal

Writer:

Philip Rosenthal

Stars:

Stanislav Duzhnikov, Eldar, Anna Frolovtseva

Cast

Credited cast:
Stanislav Duzhnikov	...	Himself
Eldar	...	Himself - First Driver
Anna Frolovtseva	...	Herself
Boris Klyuev	...	Himself
Jeff Lerner	...	Himself - Sony VP
Artyom Loginov	...	Himself - Sony's Russia Executive
Katya Marakulina	...	Herself - Production Manager
Marina	...	Herself - Translator
Shaban Muslimov	...	Himself - Director
Konstantin Naumochkin	...	Himself
Philip Rosenthal	...	Himself
Elena Starodubtseva	...	Herself
Oleg Tabakov	...	Himself
Aleksandr Zhigalkin	...	Himself - director of russian series

Storyline

Follow Phil Rosenthal, creator of the hit TV series 'Everybody Loves Raymond,' in this incredibly funny true story of the attempt to translate 'Raymond' into a Russian sitcom. A hilarious, warm and intimate journey of one man, considered an expert in his country, who travels to a distant land to help people that don't seem to want his help. Lost in Moscow, lost in his mission, lost in translation, Phil tries to connect to his Russian colleagues but runs into unique characters and situations that conspire to drive him insane. The movie is a true international adventure, a genuine 'fish out of water' comedy that could only exist in real life.

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Plot Keywords:

character name in title

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Taglines:

a REAL comedy

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Genres:

Documentary | Comedy

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for brief language and smoking

Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook Official site

Country:

USA Russia

Language:

Russian English

Release Date:

21 October 2010 (USA)

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$35,292 (USA) (29 April 2011)

Gross:

$83,894 (USA) (13 May 2011)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Culver Entertainment, Full On Service, Vivid White Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

86 min

Sound Mix:

SDDS DTS Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Connections

References La nany (2005)

User Reviews

A very funny docu-comedy!

I just recently saw a test screening of this film at my school. Apart from issue-driven documentaries with some comedic elements like Super Size Me and Michael Moore's films, "Exporting Raymond" may very well be the first true comedy documentary.

While running into language barriers and culture differences as to what is funny, director Rosenthal tells a very funny and surprisingly often touching story about his efforts to adapt his American hit "Everybody Loves Raymond" for Russian audiences.

It is filled with several memorable "characters" that you just can't make up in real life! And you don't have to be a fan of the TV show to enjoy this documentary!