Mr. Freeman

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Mr. Freeman
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Mr. Freeman
Genre web series, arthouse, philosophy
Directed byVladimir Ponomarev
Voices of Vadim Demchog, Scott Greer
ComposerAlexey Prosvirnin
Country of originRussia
Original languageRussian
No. of seasons2
No. of episodes35 (list of episodes)
Production
Producer Pavel Muntyan
Running time≈ 3 min
Production company Toonbox
Original release
Network 2×2 [1]
ReleaseJune 15, 2010 (2010-06-15)

Mr. Freeman is a Russian animated web series named after its main character. The series appeared on YouTube on September 21, 2009 and got considerable popularity in Runet. [2] The main content of the series is monologues which in a harsh manner criticize the lifestyle of modern everyman. [3] As of July, 2019 there are 24 episodes published, with a total of 42 uploads to the channel. The total number of views is more than 76 million. [4]

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The earliest five episodes were dubbed by the Russian actor Vadim Demchog. On November 14, 2010 Demchog officially announced his immediate relation to the project. [5] After that, the production of new episodes temporarily ceased, but on January 11, 2011 a new video was released. Since the episode "Me?" Vadim Demchog dubs the series again.

It is also known that an animator Pavel Muntyan worked on the first series. [6]

General synopsis and subject

The animated series contains many symbols and hints. For example, Freeman may appear as a shape containing the stereotypical traits of some specific individuals or social groups (for example, while saying "I've placed everything under my will", Freeman is standing on a pedestal in a cap-cornered hat, holding his hand at the chest level). There are also hidden frames in the series, which contain elements of a larger image. In addition, there are details, insignificant at first glance, such as numbers 21.12.12 into which the ECG transforms in the first episode, which are the estimated date of completion of the current era according to the Maya calendar. These and many other details nourish many versions about the identity of Freeman and his goals.

List of episodes

Part #DateOriginal tagline (in Russian) [7] Translated taglineSubtitles availableDubbings availableLink
00September 21, 2009А ты уверен в том, кто ты такой, и что ты существуешь?Are you sure who you are and that you exist?Russian, English, German, Greek, HebrewRussian, English, Ukrainian Part 00 on YouTube
64October 6, 2009Где угодно и когда угодно...Anywhere and anytime...Russian, English, Greek, HebrewRussian, English, Ukrainian Part 64 on YouTube
63October 21, 2009Ты слишком блондин!You are too blond!Russian, English, Greek, HebrewRussian, English, Ukrainian Part 63 on YouTube
03November 17, 2009Продамся дорогоSell myself expensiveEnglish, Greek, HebrewRussian, English, Ukrainian Part 03 on YouTube
04December 20, 2009«Плодитесь, коровы, жизнь коротка» © ГГМ“Go forth and multiply, cows, life is short” © GGMEnglish, Greek, HebrewRussian, English, Ukrainian Part 04 on YouTube
05December 30, 2009Новый год?New Year?English, Greek, HebrewRussian, English, Ukrainian Part 05 on YouTube
06February 15, 2010Местоимение Я пишется с большой буквы!“I” is spelled with a capital LetterRussian, English, Greek, HebrewRussian, English, Ukrainian Part 06 on YouTube
58February 27, 2010Что стало с твоей мечтой?What has happened to your dream?English, Greek, HebrewRussian, English, Ukrainian Part 58 on YouTube
57March 22, 2010Что из себя представляют твои знания?What is your knowledge?English, Greek, HebrewRussian, English, Ukrainian Part 57 on YouTube
49March 30, 2010Глубокое погружение. Итак, начнем...Deep immersion. Let's start...English, Greek, HebrewRussian, English, Ukrainian Part 49 on YouTube
24July 7, 2010Что есть ваш бог?What is your god?English, Greek, HebrewRussian, English, Ukrainian Part 24 on YouTube
32September 20, 2010Раз в тысячу летOnce in a thousand yearsEnglish, Greek, HebrewRussian, English, Ukrainian Part 32 on YouTube
40January 11, 2011Здравствуй, социальная шизофрения!Welcome to the social schizophrenia!English, Greek, HebrewRussian, English, Ukrainian Part 40 on YouTube
48January 31, 2011Я?Me?English, Greek, HebrewRussian, English, Ukrainian Part 48 on YouTube
09June 28, 2011И чо?So what?English, Greek, HebrewRussian, English, Ukrainian Part 09 on YouTube
01October 11, 2011Открытое письмо ПрезидентуAn open letter to the PresidentGreekRussian, English, Ukrainian Part 01 on YouTube
02November 10, 2011А ты игрок?Are you a gambler?English, Greek, HebrewRussian, English, Ukrainian Part 02 on YouTube
62March 6, 2012Обратного пути уже нет!There is no return!Russian, English, Greek, HebrewRussian, English, Ukrainian Part 62 on YouTube
61August 16, 2012Мантра: Чёрный Бог и Белый БогMantra: Black God and White GodEnglish, Greek, HebrewRussian, English, Ukrainian Part 61 on YouTube
60June 3, 2014Покупательная способностьPurchasing abilityRussian, English, GreekRussian, English, Ukrainian Part 60 on YouTube
59May 18, 2017СовестьConscienceRussian, English, French, Greek, PolishRussian, English, Ukrainian Part 59 on YouTube
07March 14, 2018ОдаOdeRussian, English, GreekRussian Part 07 on YouTube
08August 16, 2019Оскорблять меня весело и безопасно!Offending me is funny and safe!Russian, English, GreekRussian Part 08 on YouTube

Video questions

Part #DateOriginal tagline (in Russian)Translated taglineLink
15-001August 2, 2011Какая валюта самая главная?Which currency is the most important? 15-001 on YouTube
15-823August 9, 2011А кто ты на самом деле?Who you really are? 15-823 on YouTube
15-821August 16, 2011Кто из вас никогда не брал чужого?Which one of you has never stolen? 15-821 on YouTube
15-809August 23, 2011А ты замечаешь перемены?Do you notice the changes? 15-809 on YouTube
15-811August 30, 2011А ты мне веришь?Do you trust me? 15-811 on YouTube
15-797September 6, 2011Осознание своего рабства — первый шаг к свободе!Recognition of your own slavery is the first step towards freedom! 15-797 on YouTube
15-019September 13, 2011Проведём эксперимент?Let's run an experiment? 15-019 on YouTube
15-029September 20, 2011А вы рожать собираетесь?Are you going to give birth? 15-029 on YouTube
15-313September 27, 2011А чем балуешься ты?What do you indulge in? 15-313 on YouTube
15-031October 4, 2011А ты хочешь чтобы Я стал богатым?Do you want me to become rich? 15-031 on YouTube

Other appearances

DateOriginal tagline (in Russian)Translated taglineLink
June 23, 2010Mr. Freeman — выступление на Трансперсональном Конгрессе 2010Mr. Freeman on 17th International Transpersonal Conference 2010 Mr. Freeman on 17th International Transpersonal Conference on Vimeo
March 31, 2011MF-walking on byMF-walking on by MF-walking on by on Vimeo
August 12, 2012Монолог с презентации 12 августа 2012Mr. Freeman monologue presentation 12 August 2012(audio) Mr. Freeman monologue presentation 12 August 2012
December 21, 201200:00:0000:00:00 00:00:00 on YouTube
April 22, 2018MF Ode, Making OfMF Ode, Making Of MF Ode, Making Of on YouTube

Awards

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References

  1. Mr. Freeman at 2x2tv.ru
  2. Yuliya Eydel (January 5, 2010). "Умница Mr. Freeman" [Clever Mr. Freeman] (in Russian). Частный Корреспондент. Archived from the original on March 14, 2012. Retrieved August 9, 2011.
  3. Semyon Kvasha (November 6, 2009). я не проповедник, я голос [i'm not a preacher, i am voice] (in Russian). F5. Archived from the original on June 6, 2019. Retrieved August 9, 2011.
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