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Russian animator/director Pasha Egorov created the music video for “Parabellum” by Russian pop group Masha i Medvedi (Masha and Bears). Here he tells us how an accidental fire turned into a work of art.

CF: How did you develop the concept for this film?

PE: The concept has arisen from love of the city of Sankt-Petersburg and bicycles.

The first desire was to spend time in the company of bicyclists (in Moscow there is a club of fans of exotic bicycles, Rastabike) on the coast of Neva in the fine city Sankt-Petersburg. Quickly and cheerfully [I wanted] to make a videoclip about that as we [rode] on the central streets of the northern capital of Russia. But during the trip [there was] a fire at the hotel. The cartridges and a video camera had burned up. Having returned to Moscow, I decided to [photograph the bicyclists], and as a background [inserted] photos of houses from Sankt-Petersburg.

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Is this episode gonna to be boring? Nyet.

Is is gonna be pretty amazing? Da, Dahling!

It’s true! All of this week’s films are inspired or created by some great Russians! From The Brothers Karamazov, to flowers, to pop music, it’s a (insert Russian word for smorgasbord here) of awesomeness!

“The Deal”, submitted by Brandon Ray – A unique Dostoevsky inspired film. You’ll never guess who plays the Grand Inquisitor.

Masha and Bears “Parabellum”, submitted by Pasha E – Super cool music video for popular Russian band Masha and Bears. Keep an eye on the blog for some rad photos.

“Flowers Motion”, submitted by Ivan Rybkin – A film about the love and hardship of a family of flowers. What’s the Russian word for super cute?

WARNING: Channel Frederator is rated EXPLICIT. Spring has sprung, people. You don’t know what you’re gonna see. Just promise us you’ll get permission from a parent or guardian prior to [Read more…]