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Serge Rakhlin

August 05, 1943 - January 21, 2022

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OBITUARY
On January 21 2022, at the age of 78, our beloved father Sergei Rakhlin passed away. After a year of fighting cancer like a true warrior, he took his final breath peacefully at home surrounded by his family. Words cannot express our loss and our world will never be the same again. He was truly a one of a kind human being who always put others first without expecting anything in return. His humble, generous and joyous spirit uplifted...  see more
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  • Marlene von Arx
    Marlene von Arx
    February 6, 2022
  • Deborah Kolar
    Deborah Kolar:
    January 31, 2022
    Sergei was a passionate supporter of international film. I remember fondly our discussions in Karlovy Vary at the film festival and his loyal attendance at screenings of independent films over the years. He loved to discover new filmmakers and...  more
  • Rui Coimbra
    Rui Coimbra:
    January 30, 2022 · via iPhone
    Oh, dearest Sergei. I am still in shock. Still processing it. We joined the HFPA like some sort of Twinship. Buddies till the end, with so many Thank Yous going his way, Family. Sergei Dear was a Mentor and walking Dictionary. Fun, kind, a diplomat who...  more
  • Noel de Souza
    Noel de Souza:
    January 28, 2022
    He was a charming gentleman with a wealth of knowledge both politically and super knowledgeable about film. I will miss his interaction with me. He will be greatly missed.
  • Olena Nicholas
    Olena Nicholas:
    January 28, 2022
    Sergei always had a story to tell, especially he loved telling humorous stories. I could listen to him for hours, never got bored. Kind smile for a friend, love and care for his family - you will be greatly missed. Milochka, my thoughts and prayers are...  more
  • Olena Nicholas
    Olena Nicholas
    January 28, 2022
  • Nicolette Aizenberg
    Nicolette Aizenberg:
    January 27, 2022
    Sergei was the kindest man. I would light up every time I got to see him and give him a heavily accented "privet" along with a hug. He will be so missed by so many. My deepest condolences to you all.
  • Noemia Young
    Noemia Young:
    January 27, 2022
    Such a kind and gentle soul. I enjoyed listening to his childhood stories in Russia. I considered him a friend. I regret that in the past two years, we lost contact. I did not know that he was ill. It was a shock to hear of his passing. Can't...  more
  • Luca Celada
    Luca Celada:
    January 27, 2022
    Serge at FLFS 2019
    Here is Serge introducing Kantemir Balagov's "Beanpole" to audiences at the Egyptian in 2019. The series was dear to his heart. Rest in Please Serge.
  • Lilly Lui
    Lilly Lui:
    January 27, 2022
    Serge was one of the kindest man I have known at the HFPA, he was a very dedicated man; besides working at the Foreign Film Committee, he was also a Board member, Executive Secretary and Financial Controller for many years and he's fun to be around!...  more
  • Yukiko Nakajima
    Yukiko Nakajima:
    January 27, 2022 · via iPhone
    Serge was one of the kindest & generous hearted men I know. His knowledge of the Russian history always amazed me.
    With tears in my eyes. Yuki
  • Armando Gallo
    Armando Gallo:
    January 27, 2022
    Sergei looked very sick on the last couple of zoom meetings. I refused to accept the fact that he was dying. We talked about his favorite subject: foreign movies, especially Italian movies. He was a big fan of Paolo Sorrentino, but we did not have time...  more
  • Lynn Tso
    Lynn Tso
    January 26, 2022
    • Lynn Tso
      Lynn Tso I'm shocked and sadden by Serge's passing. His love and enthusiasm for films and story telling made him a force to be reckoned with, and his smile and kindness will always stay with us. Rest In Peace, Serge.
  • David Castro
    David Castro:
    January 26, 2022
    Serge was one of the kindest people I have met in L.A. I will miss his stories. He was so knowledgeable. Serge always had a smile on his face and he always stopped to ask me how I was doing. You are missed, Serge.
  • Elisa Leonelli
    Elisa Leonelli:
    January 26, 2022
    from the HFPA Archives, with love
  • Aniko Navai
    Aniko Navai
    January 26, 2022
  • Emil Draitser
    Emil Draitser:
    January 24, 2022
    Sergei was my friend and confidant for over forty years. He meant much in my life, and I intend to dedicate my forthcoming book devoted to my life in America (a book project at the moment) to his memory. Good people may stop breathing but they never die...
  • Janet Nepales
    Janet Nepales
    January 24, 2022
  • Lara Prokopenko
    Lara Prokopenko
    January 24, 2022
  • Marina Rakhlin
    Marina Rakhlin:
    January 24, 2022 · via iPhone
    Талантливый кинокритик и журналист, он до последнего был верен своему делу.
    43:09
    Кинокритик Сергей Рахлин в программе "Семь дней и ночей" #MIXTV
  • Marina Rakhlin
    Marina Rakhlin:
    January 24, 2022 · via iPhone
    Сергей был красноречивым оратором, его всегда было приятно слушать. Ниже его интервью для Санкт-Петербургского государственного института кино и телевидения.
    08:03
    Сергей Рахлин. Интервью для СПбГУКиТ
  • Angela Panico
    Angela Panico:
    January 24, 2022 · via mobile
    He was one of the kindest people I met in my career path, I will keep his memory. Angela (Tiziana Rocca Ass.)
  • Angela Panico
    Angela Panico
    January 24, 2022
  • Tiziana Rocca
    Tiziana Rocca:
    January 24, 2022
    Dear Serge,

    We will miss you so much, you have been a wonderful person and we will never forget you.

    Tiziana Rocca
  • Marina Rakhlin
    Marina Rakhlin:
    January 23, 2022
    In Memoriam: Sergei Rakhlin, HFPA Member:
    https://www.goldenglobes.com/articles/memoriam-sergei-rakhlin-hfpa-member-1943-2022