De Niro / Pacino. A Creative Dialogue of Two Great Actors. Illustrated Biography

"The first rule is - never give up. The second rule is - remember the first rule." - Al Pacino

De Niro - cold intellect and inner drama.
Pacino - a volcano of emotions and charisma.
Both are students of the master Lee Strasberg, but each went their own way.

“De Niro/Pacino. A Creative Dialogue of Two Great Actors. Illustrated Biography” is not just a book, but a ticket to the world of genius transformations, where each page is a new challenge to talent and mastery:

- How did “The Godfather” change the careers of both actors?
- Which roles do the actors consider the most challenging in their careers?
- What helped De Niro and Pacino prepare for their roles in “Taxi Driver” and “Scarface”?
- Why is their duet in “Heat” still considered a benchmark of acting?
- What was the journey from crime thrillers to family comedies?


From the first steps on stage to the status of living legends - the authors detail the evolution of both masters and how the temperamental, almost theatrical style of Pacino in “Serpico” and “Scent of a Woman” contrasts with De Niro's methodical and restrained performance in “Raging Bull” and “The Deer Hunter”.

Michel Seyrat and Christian Viviani - scholars, critics, and authors of several books on American cinema have created a profound study of the work of the two greatest actors in the history of cinema.

On the pages of this book is a true epic story of two titans. Their images have become iconic, quotes have gone into the public sphere, and the level of their performance remains unattainable.

An engaging and cinematic biography of the actors in colorful design is accompanied by more than 400 photographs, each of which is part of a great story.

“Talent is primarily the ability to make the right choice.” - Robert De Niro