Tony Rayns, champion of East Asian cinema, dies at 78

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Tony Rayns, a British film critic and programmer who championed East Asian cinema, has died at age 78. Rayns passed away at his home on July 7 following an accidental fall down his stairs. He was known for introducing Western audiences to numerous East Asian filmmakers and films. He had a prolific career writing for publications like Sight & Sound and programming at the Vancouver International Film Festival, significantly impacting global film appreciation.


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