Quite possibly the most ubiquitous TV show of late is The Office. The Brits brought it to us, then we’ve seen French, German, Québec, Chilean, Israeli, and Brazilian versions. There is also Chinese and Swedish exports in development. But how does this process actually work? Exporting Raymond attempts to answer the question. In the documentary, Everybody Loves Raymond creator Phil Rosenthal heads to Russia in order to create a remake for their audience.It looks to be as entertaining as it is insightful. Check out the trailer below on Hulu (via /Film).
Synopsis:
Writers can often form a strange relationship with their own work and sometime it can be hard to let it go. Follow Phil Rosenthal, Emmy Award-winning creator of the hit TV series Everybody Loves Raymond, in this incredibly funny documentary about 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 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 with 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.
Exporting Raymond hits theaters April 29th, 2011.
What do you think of the trailer?