17/09/2025 Robert Redford
Robert Redford passed away, and it saddens me. I admired him, and his departure affected me. He was a heartthrob, but he knew how to step aside from that role. He acted in beautiful and unforgettable films like Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid and All the President’s Men, and directed even more moving ones like Ordinary People and A River Runs Through It. He was a great director: in fact, he won his only Oscar in that capacity. He told intimate, emotional, and relatable stories. His cinema wasn’t pretentious, yet how captivating it was!
He founded the Sundance Institute, a non-profit organization that supports independent film and theater, also known for its annual Sundance Film Festival, for which he received an honorary Oscar.
Moreover, he was a committed environmentalist, leading efforts to preserve the natural landscapes of the American West and the state where he lived.
When I was a child, in front of the mirror, I used to say in my games that my boyfriend was Robert Redford. Over time, he became a reference for how an actor can also write, direct, and create spaces that nurture and support the artistry of others. And to do all that with sensitivity and coherence.
It might sound strange that a woman from Buenos Aires would look up to a Hollywood star, but for me, Robert Redford embodies the proof that one can use the system’s glamour to open paths and leave a legacy that transcends fleeting flashes.