Tony Rayns

Tony Rayns

Writing

September 20, 1948 – July 7, 2026 (aged 77)

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.

Filmography

An American Picture: Tony Rayns on 'An American Tragedy'
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An American Picture: Tony Rayns on 'An American Tragedy'2024 · Self
Legend of the Dragon: Tony Rayns on Bruce Lee
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Legend of the Dragon: Tony Rayns on Bruce Lee2023 · Self
A Different Kind of Chinese War Film: Tony Rayns on Wreaths at the Foot of the Mountain
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A Different Kind of Chinese War Film: Tony Rayns on Wreaths at the Foot of the Mountain2023 · self
Slicing At The Stars
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Slicing At The Stars2023
The Rediscovery of a Significant Part in Film History
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The Rediscovery of a Significant Part in Film History2022
An Innovative Feature Film Debut: Tony Rayns on the Black Cannon Incident
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An Innovative Feature Film Debut: Tony Rayns on the Black Cannon Incident2019
Damaged Romance: Tony Rains on 'Audition'
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Damaged Romance: Tony Rains on 'Audition'2016 · Self
Art-house Martial Arts — Tony Rayns on A Touch of Zen
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Art-house Martial Arts — Tony Rayns on A Touch of Zen2016 · Self
Tony Rayns on Cruel Story of Youth
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Tony Rayns on Cruel Story of Youth2015
Postwar Poetry: Carol Reed and 'Odd Man Out'
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Postwar Poetry: Carol Reed and 'Odd Man Out'2015 · Self
Flowers of Taipei: Taiwan New Cinema
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Flowers of Taipei: Taiwan New Cinema2014 · Self
The Art of Akira Kurosawa
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The Art of Akira Kurosawa2013 · Tony Rayns
Serialized Success
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Serialized Success2013
TEPPACHI!
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TEPPACHI!2013 · Tony
Tony Rayns, the Not-So-Distant Observer
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Tony Rayns, the Not-So-Distant Observer2012 · Self
Tony Rayns on Pigs and Battleships
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Tony Rayns on Pigs and Battleships2009
Seven Samurai: Origins and Influences
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Seven Samurai: Origins and Influences2006 · Self
Electric Yakuza, Go to Hell!
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Electric Yakuza, Go to Hell!2004 · Self
Jubilee: A Time Less Golden
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Jubilee: A Time Less Golden2003 · Interviewee
Yang ± Yin: Gender in Chinese Cinema
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Yang ± Yin: Gender in Chinese Cinema1998 · Narrator
Thida Wanorn
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Thida Wanorn1998 · Rosa's Friend
The Cinema on the Road
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The Cinema on the Road1995 · Self
Derek Jarman: A Portrait
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Derek Jarman: A Portrait1991 · Self
New Chinese Cinema
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New Chinese Cinema1989 · Narrator
Virtuous Women
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Virtuous Women1987 · Foreign Director
Frame by Frame: Shanghai Animation Studio
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Frame by Frame: Shanghai Animation Studio1985 · Narration
Home Movies 1971-81
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Home Movies 1971-811985
London Calling
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London Calling1985 · Tony Rayns
Visions Cinema: Film in the Philippines - A Report by Tony Rayns
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Visions Cinema: Film in the Philippines - A Report by Tony Rayns1983 · Self
Visions Cinema: Cinema in China - An Account by Tony Rayns
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Visions Cinema: Cinema in China - An Account by Tony Rayns1983 · Self - Narrator
Visions Cinema: Film as a Way of Life: Hong Kong Cinema - A Report by Tony Rayns
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Visions Cinema: Film as a Way of Life: Hong Kong Cinema - A Report by Tony Rayns1983 · Self
Crystal Gazing
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Crystal Gazing1982 · Chinese Takeaway