Happy birthday! Barbet Schroeder turns 85 today

The iconic and legendary director turns 85 on Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026.

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Barbet Schroeder is celebrating his 85th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed directors of his generation.

Popular director-producer Barbet Schroeder (Barfly, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 85th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Schroeder, a cultural icon

Born in Tehran on August 26, 1941, Barbet Schroeder's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Swiss history. Schroeder's not just a great director, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Barbet hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Barbet Schroeder as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 85.

Happy Birthday, Barbet, you're the best!

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