Swiss national film archive pays tribute to Robert Redford

The Swiss national film archive Cinémathèque suisse is paying tribute to Robert Redford, who died in September. It is offering the chance to rediscover seven films by the American actor and director, pending the preparation of a wider retrospective. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox The Cinémathèque suisse in Lausanne explains that it did not have time to put together a programme worthy of Redford's exceptional artistic and human career. While it waits to return with a "broader and more thoughtful" tribute, over the next few weeks it will be screening a series of his iconic films. The first great modern actor to step behind the camera, Robert Redford was committed to the causes that were close to his heart: defending the environment and supporting independent cinema. He appeared in more than 50 films, directed nine films, and never ceased to explore – through his roles and his direction – the great archetypes of American culture. + The Cinémathèque Suisse ...