Tony Rayns

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Great Britain

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Tony Rayns

Biography

Antony Rayns (born 1948) is a British writer, commentator, film festival programmer and screenwriter.


Credits

한국영화 씻김 한국영화 씻김 (1995) Character: Self
A personal consideration of the Korean cinema by director Jang Sun-Woo, looking at it’s history of outside influence and censorship.
Jubilee: A Time Less Golden Jubilee: A Time Less Golden (2003) Character: Interviewee
Documentary about the making of Derek Jarman's 1979 film "Jubilee".
Visions Cinema: Film in the Philippines - A Report by Tony Rayns Visions Cinema: Film in the Philippines - A Report by Tony Rayns (1983) Character: Self
Film critic Tony Rayns interviews Lino Brocka and other prominent Filipino filmmakers.
New Chinese Cinema New Chinese Cinema (1989) Character: Narrator
Tony Rayns presents the work of the 'Fifth Generation' and other innovative filmmakers who emerged during the 1980s in China.
Serialized Success Serialized Success (2013) Character: N/A
In this interview, conducted in 2013, Asian-film critic Tony Rayns offers his thoughts on the popularity of the ZATOICHI series, its main character, and some of the key talents involved in making it.
The Art of Akira Kurosawa The Art of Akira Kurosawa (2013) Character: Tony Rayns
Asian cinema expert Tony Ryans discusses Kurosawa’s career and influence.
Tony Rayns on Cruel Story of Youth Tony Rayns on Cruel Story of Youth (2015) Character: N/A
New video interview with film critic Tony Rayns
Derek Jarman: A Portrait Derek Jarman: A Portrait (1991) Character: Self
A BBC Arena profile of the Director from the time of the release of his film, The Garden, featuring interviews with Jarman, his collaborators and friends.
Damaged Romance: Tony Rains on 'Audition' Damaged Romance: Tony Rains on 'Audition' (2016) Character: Self
An appreciation of the 1999 film 'Audition' by Japanese cinema historian Tony Rayns.
Tony Rayns on Pigs and Battleships Tony Rayns on Pigs and Battleships (2009) Character: N/A
Interview with film critic Tony Rayns was conducted in December 2008.
Visions Cinema: Film as a Way of Life: Hong Kong Cinema - A Report by Tony Rayns Visions Cinema: Film as a Way of Life: Hong Kong Cinema - A Report by Tony Rayns (1983) Character: Self
Examines the early 1980s Hong Kong filmmaking community. Tony Rayns interviews some of the new generation of filmmakers and figures from the wider film culture.
Home Movies 1971-81 Home Movies 1971-81 (1985) Character: N/A
Home movies shot on Super 8mm by W+B Hein over 10 years.
Frame by Frame: Shanghai Animation Studio Frame by Frame: Shanghai Animation Studio (1985) Character: Narration
Shot in 1983, edited for the VISIONS: CINEMA programme in 1985, a short documentary about Shanghai Animation Studio.
An American Picture: Tony Rayns on 'An American Tragedy' An American Picture: Tony Rayns on 'An American Tragedy' (2024) Character: Self
Film critic Tony Rayns discusses Josef von Sternberg's 1931 film version of 'An American Tragedy'.
Slicing At The Stars Slicing At The Stars (2023) Character: N/A
An Interview With Critic And Hong Kong Film Expert Tony Rayns, About The Emergence, Key Players, And Success Of The Shaw Brothers Wuxia Film
光陰的故事-台灣新電影 光陰的故事-台灣新電影 (2014) Character: Self
With Taiwan remaining in the grip of martial law in 1982, a group of filmmakers from that country set out to establish a cultural identity through cinema and to share it with the world. This engaging documentary looks at the movement's legacy.
ロンドンコーリング ロンドンコーリング (1985) Character: Tony Rayns
While attending a screening of his film at the London Film Festival, a Japanese man tries to track down a woman from his past after receiving a mysterious phone call.
Visions Cinema: Cinema in China - An Account by Tony Rayns Visions Cinema: Cinema in China - An Account by Tony Rayns (1983) Character: Self - Narrator
History of filmmaking in China from its beginnings in the 1920s to 1982, featuring Shanghai cinema of 1930s; the progressive filmmakers; the organisation of filmmaking under the post-war communist government; the impact of the Cultural Revolution; the work of Xie Jin.
男生女相:華語電影之性別 男生女相:華語電影之性別 (1998) Character: Narrator
An exploration of Chinese cinema and its relationships with gender and sexuality, which the film argues has been more frankly and provocatively explored than in any other national cinema. Utilizing both film excerpts and interviews with many leading directors and academics, the film examines topics such as male bonding in kung fu movies, depictions of same-sex bonding and physical intimacy, the emphasis on women's grievances in melodramas, and the career of Yam Kim-Fai, a Hong Kong actress who spent her life portraying men on and off the screen.
Art-house Martial Arts — Tony Rayns on A Touch of Zen Art-house Martial Arts — Tony Rayns on A Touch of Zen (2016) Character: Self
In this short documentary, film critic Tony Rayns discusses director King Hu and A Touch of Zen.
주리 주리 (2013) Character: Tony
After the film screening, five people hold a meeting. Director Jeong asserts that a film should move the heart. Actress Soo-yeon emphasizes on the message of the film, Film critic Tony just discusses about the current trend of Korean cinema. Tomiyama cannot fully express her thoughts because of the language barrier. And, the head of jury, Sung-ki can’t control the situation. Will this jury reach an agreement against all odds? A satire for those who make, watch, and criticize films is about to begin.
愈快樂愈墮落 愈快樂愈墮落 (1998) Character: Rosa's Friend
Two women are bound for the same plane, one of whom makes the flight while the other does not. In a cruel twist of fate, the plane crashes, killing everyone on board, and leaving the friends and family of the two women to talk about what was and what could have been.
토니 레인즈와 한국영화 25년 토니 레인즈와 한국영화 25년 (2012) Character: Self
Prominent film critic Tony Rayns has long been a supporter of Korean cinema. This film illustrates Rayns’ affection for Korean cinema through interviews of Korean cineastes that have a special affinity for him, including JANG Sun-woo, LEE Chang-dong and HONG Sang-soo among others.
Seven Samurai: Origins and Influences Seven Samurai: Origins and Influences (2006) Character: Self
A documentary looking at the samurai traditions and films that helped shape Kurosawa's masterpiece.



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