American cinema is in mourning. Robert Redford, actor, director and iconic producer, died this Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at the age of 89. Symbol of New Hollywood, he marked the history of the 7th art by cult roles and by his commitment to independent cinema and ecology.
Revealed in the 1960s, Robert Redford experienced a meteoric ascent with Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969). Will follow planetary successes such as The Candidate (1972), Jeremiah Johnson (1972), The Sting (1973), which won seven Oscars, or All The President’s Men (1976) and Out of Africa (1985). His elegance and intensity of play made him one of the most striking faces of his generation.
From actor to visionary director
In the early 1980s, Redford came behind the camera. His first film, Ordinary People (1980), earned him the Oscar for best director in 1981. A few years later, he founded the Sundance Festival, which will become an essential showcase for world independent cinema, revealing new generations of filmmakers.
Distinctions and personal commitment
Throughout his career, he accumulated the awards: two Oscars (including one of honor in 2002), six Golden Globes and three prizes at the Venice Mostra. At the same time, he illustrated himself as a committed environmental activist and faithful support from the Democratic Party, linking his public image to social and environmental causes.
