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Exporting Raymond is a comedy documentary directed by Philip Rosenthal, who is also the creator of the American sitcom Everybody Loves Raymond. The film follows Rosenthal's efforts to adapt his successful series for a Russian audience, resulting in the show Voronin's Family. This adaptation process involves navigating cultural differences and working with a new cast in Russia.
The documentary features various actors, including Stanislav Duzhnikov as Lyonya Voronin and Anna Frolovtseva as Galina Voronina. It also includes a cameo by Ray Romano. The film captures the complexities of translating humor across cultures while providing insights into the Russian television industry through its production team and cast interactions.
Why Watch
- •Meet Philip Rosenthal, creator of Everybody Loves Raymond.
- •See how humor translates in different cultures.
- •Follow the cast of Voronin's Family in Russia.
Did You Know
•Exporting Raymond was released in 2010 and directed by Philip Rosenthal.
•The film holds a 72% rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 25 reviews.
•Metacritic scored the film 55 out of 100 based on 13 critics' reviews.
•The Russian adaptation is titled Voronin's Family.
Perfect For
Fans of Everybody Loves RaymondRussian television enthusiastsDocumentary comedy lovers