With the death of Robert Redford at the age of 89, Hollywood loses one of the most influential figures in the history of American cinema. The actor died in his house in Utah, in the same place where he raised a cultural project, which made him a reference to creative independence in the seventh art. His career was determined not only by the papers that united him as an unmistakable star of his face. Also for the ability to re -invent yourself as a director and promoter of new talents.
In addition to the brilliant actor, Robert Redford was an artist who knew how to use fame to open different paths, which had reached a few in his position. But before becoming the director and founder of the festival who will celebrate generations, Redford was a large screen star with a list of names, which are already part of the history of the cinema. Films how Two men and destinationIN All the people of the president or Three days of condor They showed their magnetism and made it In one of the most recognizable persons of the seventies.
And although Hollywood considered him the heir to classical gallants, his talent led him to more and more interesting cinematic problems. In particular, a series of cassettes, which demonstrated their versatility and ability in front and behind the cameras. To celebrate our memory and explore in your heritage, we leave you five important films of your filmography. The film that returned the star that showed his talent as a director. All to celebrate the race and memories of one of the great people of the current cinema.
Two men and destination (Disney+)
The film, which is considered a great jump to the glory of the actor, arrived in 1969 by George Roem Hill. And this cannot be the best opportunity to allow the young Robert Redford to shine. The story of a group of militants and thieves, led by Butch Cassidy (Paul Newman), in itself exciting. But much more when the script of William Goldman is also investigated In the charismatic and complex figure of the Sunday child (Redford).
Together, the duet of the actors gave the film not only a unique difficulty. In addition, he made an example to follow in a completely new type of militant who invented the genre again. On this occasion, Robert Redford demonstrated his ability to justify the sanctified star, such as Newman. Thus, his character, a criminal in search of atonement, has become a new The type of anti -hero prospect that went down in the history of cinema.
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Two men and destination are also a production of the complete ingenuity of the era of the rupture in the history of Hollywood. An important point that makes it necessary to know the career better Robert Redford and his vast heritage in the modern cinematic world.
Memories of Africa (cinema)
Director Sidney Pollak and Meryl Streep, Robert Redford turned this tragic and complex novel, reflecting human nature. Much more, in a sincere study on the feeling of fate and the nature of love, which evades a romantic ideal. But especially the film, which tells the story between two very different characters, demonstrated the actor’s ability to Provide the nuances even to traditional figures. In this case, a lonely romantic heroField
But in the hands of Robert Redford Hunter Denis George Finch Hutton becomes a person full of questions about his place in the world and privileges. In particular, at a particularly difficult moment in colonial Kenya, subject to political and cultural pressure. With intelligence, the translator managed to explore In the contradictions of his character and how the future was raised.
In the end, the tape shines for the fact that it is more than the historical drama of Hollywood. This is actually thinking about time, desire and fidelityThe field throughout the great performance of its cast, especially Robert Redford.
Three days of condora (Movistar+)
Also, by order of Sidney Pollak, Robert Redford went to Thriller A politician with this 1975 film, which is considered one of the best in the genre. In particular, when studying the game of power from the other and a more interested point of view in vulnerability, which may be a victim of a gloomy system. Joseph Turner (Redford) He is an agent of the CIA, who discovers a plot that not only indicates the cracks of power.
In addition to the fact that North America was penetrated by foreign powers, standing behind everyone who is able to demonstrate what is happening secret. Therefore, he must face not only with the possibility of his death. At the same time, the risk that your possible murder closes the door to discover What is actually happening in the center of the siege of percussion and removal.
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In the end, Three days of condor This is a brilliant reflection on the mechanisms of abuse of influence and political privilege. All, From a distorted and brilliant point of view, which allowed Robert Redford one of his best interpretations.
All Presidential People (Movistar+)
This film “Alan J. Pakula”, based on the homogeneous book of Karl Bernstein and Bob Woodword, is much more political manifesto than the triple of thriller. But between them, the tape that deepens the study of two famous reporters who revealed the scandal with Watergate, tough and frontal in the central premise. The ability of an ordinary person To encounter high areas and ensure their right to maintain integrity.
In particular, showing manipulations with the authorities in order to hide the truth and betrayal of American ideals. A film that noted time for his ability to show the details of the investigation that It has become important for understanding the modern political world, it is still currently.
Much more, from the way Robert Redford raised the commitment and accuracy of the information, embodying Woodworded as a wrong person. A look at the type of frontal political cinema and without folds, which still amaze its quality in order to be true. TO At the same time, in order to be relevant, despite the almost fifty years that have passed since her premiere.
River of Life (Movistar+)
Robert Redford shot this intimate story about the importance of family ties and a sense of goal, released in 1992. But before you get into the cliches of great stories about broken family ties that are atoned for love in love, he risked something to others. So, the history of three children is connected with their strict Due to fishing, father, this is an overwhelming, is an allegory about love and acceptance.
In addition, a tour of the life of deeply isolated and single characters, which at the end of all, should find a way to return to the house. Sensitive work that demonstrated the ability of Redford as a director. At the same time, your intellect reflects time, wind attachment and forgiveness. The best of the director.
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