I posted a short obituary on Facebook and on my blog; www.nicky.hamlyn.com.
---- Jonathan Walley wrote ---- >Dear Deke, > >Thank you for sharing this very sad news. I’ve long admired Al’s work - his >book and numerous articles on experimental film are never far from my reach >when I’m writing, and I’m sure many other scholars would say the same. He was >encouraging of my own work, which meant a lot to me. He’ll continue to be a >force to be reckoned with. >All best wishes, >Jonathan > >Dr. Jonathan Walley >Associate Professor >Department of Cinema >Denison University >[email protected] > > >> On Dec 3, 2014, at 10:57 AM, Deke Dusinberre <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> I'm sorry to report that the avant-garde film community, and the British >> scene in particular, has lost a valiant, witty champion. Al Rees died at >> home in London last Friday after a long illness. He was an inspiring >> teacher, insightful critic, and elegant writer—his "History of Experimental >> Film and Video" has deservedly been reprinted several times since it was >> first published in 1999. >> He was also a warm and loyal friend. >> >> Bereft, >> >> Deke Dusinberre >> (Paris) >> >> >> [email protected] >> Tel: (33-1) 42.54.38.05 >> >> _______________________________________________ >> FrameWorks mailing list >> [email protected] >> https://mailman-mail5.webfaction.com/listinfo/frameworks > >_______________________________________________ >FrameWorks mailing list >[email protected] >https://mailman-mail5.webfaction.com/listinfo/frameworks
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