About the book: 2015 / The great Frenchman Jean Marais (1913–1998) is known to us primarily for the films “Fantômas”, “The Count of Monte Cristo”, “ Captain”, “Parisian Mysteries”, “Iron Mask”, where he embodied the image of an ideal man, Superman, the conqueror of women’s hearts. He also starred in such masterpieces of world cinema as “Orpheus”, “The Double-Headed Eagle”, “The Mystery of Mayerling”... And on stage he had the opportunity to be Nero and Caesar, Cyrano de Bergerac and King Lear, Oedipus and Ruy Blas. In the memory of millions, Mare remained not only the living embodiment of strength, beauty and nobility, but also a great artist. His characters amazed with their irresistible charm, depth and sincerity of feelings. The world of theater and cinema attracted Jean Marais from childhood, but, having failed the exams at the Paris Conservatory, he was forced to be content with the modest role of a photographer’s assistant, until he managed to star in his first film. The romantic talent of the handsome young man was noticed by the famous director Jean Cocteau, and he soon became one of the most famous actors in France and gained worldwide fame. Jean Marais talks in detail about the vicissitudes of his fate, about the acute experiences he had to endure in his book.