Tony Rayns
Known for: Writing
Born: September 20, 1948
Died: July 7, 2026
Place of birth: Oxford, England, UK
Antony Keith Graham Rayns (20 September 1948 – 7 July 2026) was a British writer, commentator, film festival programmer and screenwriter. He wrote for the underground publication Cinema Rising before contributing to the Monthly Film Bulletin from the December 1970. He contributed writings to Sight & Sound from the 1970s, and also contributed to Time Out, Melody Maker, and Film Comment.
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Filmography
37 movies · 0 TV shows, newest first
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An American Picture: Tony Rayns on 'An American Tragedy'
2024
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Legend of the Dragon: Tony Rayns on Bruce Lee
2023
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A Different Kind of Chinese War Film: Tony Rayns on Wreaths at the Foot of the Mountain
2023NR
Slicing At The Stars
2023
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The Rediscovery of a Significant Part in Film History
2022NR
An Innovative Feature Film Debut: Tony Rayns on the Black Cannon Incident
2019
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Damaged Romance: Tony Rains on 'Audition'
2016
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Art-house Martial Arts — Tony Rayns on A Touch of Zen
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Tony Rayns on Cruel Story of Youth
2015
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Flowers of Taipei: Taiwan New Cinema
2014
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Black Coal, Thin Ice
2014
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The Art of Akira Kurosawa
20131.0
Serialized Success
2013
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Jury
2013
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Tony Rayns, the Not-So-Distant Observer
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Tony Rayns on Pigs and Battleships
2009
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Seven Samurai: Origins and Influences
2006
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Electric Yakuza, Go to Hell!
20046.0
Jubilee: A Time Less Golden
2003
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The Jang Sun-woo Variations
2001
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Away with Words
1999
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Love Will Tear Us Apart
1999
5.5
Yang ± Yin: Gender in Chinese Cinema
1998
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Hold You Tight
1998
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The Cinema on the Road
1995
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Derek Jarman: A Portrait
1991
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New Chinese Cinema
1989
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Virtuous Women
1987
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Frame by Frame: Shanghai Animation Studio
1985
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Home Movies 1971-81
1985
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London Calling
1985
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Visions Cinema: Film in the Philippines - A Report by Tony Rayns
1983
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Visions Cinema: Cinema in China - An Account by Tony Rayns
1983
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Visions Cinema: Film as a Way of Life: Hong Kong Cinema - A Report by Tony Rayns
1983
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Crystal Gazing
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Little Joe, Little Dragon
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Uriel: Overdrive
1970