Rome, 16 September (LaPresse) – The latest post on Robert Redford's Instagram account includes some quotes from the star reflecting on his life and career as he celebrated his 89th birthday in August. ‘Happy birthday to my humble self,’ he began his post, going on to point out how winning the BAFTA award for “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid” in 1971 ‘proved that I could do it,’ and that winning an Oscar for directing “Ordinary People” in 1980 ‘was a dream come true.’ But his proudest achievement was founding the Sundance Institute in 1981 and ‘starting the independent film movement’. Redford recounted having to face setbacks such as dropping out of university and losing his mother when she was 40. "I worked my way up with small television roles, learned on Broadway and took risks directing and building Sundance. Personal losses, such as the death of my son Scott, taught me resilience. It was courage, passion and love for the arts that brought me here. I am thrilled that my films, from The Sting to A River Runs Through It, have moved you, sparked debate or brought comfort. Sundance has given a voice to new filmmakers, and my environmental commitment has inspired some to care for our planet. Your support makes it all worthwhile. Thank you for being part of my journey."