Innokenty Mikhailovich Smoktunovsky is a Soviet and Russian theater and film actor, a master of artistic expression (reader). Despite the fact that Smoktunovsky had been in obscurity for many years and waited a long time until he turned out to be the right time, his talent was recognized, and Innokenty Mikhailovich himself was called the first intellectual actor of Soviet cinema.This is a unique book of memories of relatives and friends of Innokenty Mikhailovich Smoktunovsky, which are supplemented by personal memoirs of the great artist — created with great love.His closest people remember about the brilliant actor and wonderful man: his wife Sulamith Mikhailovna, children Philip and Maria, granddaughter Anastasia, as well as friends and colleagues in the acting workshop: Oleg Efremov, Vladimir Menshov, Vera Alentova, Armen Dzhigarkhanyan, Valery Plotnikov and others.Genius — so the audience, critics, colleagues, friends and relatives have said and continue to say about him. What is the secret of genius? To whom is it given? How does a person reveal a genius talent? And how to live with this talent?Who is this book for:• For true fans of Innokenty Smoktunovsky's talent;• For those who want to learn about the great faces of Soviet and Russian cinema;• For those who want to get to know Innokenty Smoktunovsky not only as a great actor, but also as a person.The publication is supplemented with photos of the famous photographer Valery Plotnikov and rare shots from the family archive.The books of the "Mirror of Memory" series introduce readers to the life and work of outstanding figures of Russian culture and art. The talent of these people inspires, and the stories of their destinies make you think about the downside of fame and national recognition.The reader will learn about how famous masterpieces of cinema, theater and literature were created; he will be able to learn about the "behind-the-scenes" life of his idols and get closer to unraveling their true identity. An original book gift for fans of the genre of biographies and memoirs. Collect your collection!