His first film in five years, Robert Redford re-enters Hollywood with a stunning performance in The Company You Keep, as both actor and director. At 76, this could signify a revival of his career, as he is also set to star in next year's All Is Lost. We had the chance to talk to the legendary actor about what it was like directing himself, the world of politics and one of his biggest inspirations, Les Misérables. Robert also spoke about the similarities and differences between the political views of his characters and the actors who play them, like Shia LaBeouf, who plays a reporter in The Company You Keep. About LaBeouf's character, Robert remarked, "That’s why I say that his energy and drive, in other words, the hunter and the hunted. I think you need the hunter to drive the hunted into action."
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All is Lost, Les Miserables, robert redford, Shia LaBeouf, The Company You Keep, TIFF 2012
Comments:
He's fabulous.
He´s fascinatingly clear and straight in all he wants to express in his films. I always thought it must be a real pleasure to work with him. I like the movies he´s done very much.