Out of Africa is a 1985 epic drama film directed by Sydney Pollack and starring Meryl Streep, Robert Redford and Klaus Maria Brandauer. It is based on the true story of Karen Blixen, who is played by Streep, and follows her life in colonial Kenya. The film is set between 1913 and 1931 and depicts Karen's tumultuous relationships with Denys Finch Hatton, a big game hunter played by Redford, and Baron Bror Blixen, her first husband played by Brandauer.
The film is known for its sweeping cinematography and the portrayal of the African landscape, which earned it seven Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Original Score. The movie also features a beautiful theme song composed by John Barry and performed by jazz singer Diana Krall. Out of Africa has been widely praised for its portrayal of the natural beauty of Kenya and for its moving depiction of the complexities of Karen Blixen's life and relationships.