Robert De Niro: Hiding in the Spotlight (2023)

Robert De Niro: Hiding in the Spotlight (2023) poster

Robert De Niro is famous for his award-winning portrayals of gangsters, criminals and socially disturbed men who show surprising traces of vulnerability. By analyzing his astonishing roles in iconic films through the years, the documentary reveal the complex actor behind these extreme characters. Because the public knows little about the man who is largely silent about his own life and emotions, this film tries to unwraps one of the most fascinating and enigmatic American actors of all time for the audience. For this the filmakers use clips from his feature films, archive footage of his sparse interviews and probe into his background to illustrate De Niro’s methods for becoming the characters he plays and the reasons he’s able to do so. All of this culminates in a rare exposé of the genesis of the hidden pain that enables the masterful actor to bring such intensity to the big screen.

Director: Jean-Baptiste Péretié
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 54 min
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Screenplay

Music: Stéphane Lopez
Editing: Gabriella Kessler
Production: Nilaya Productions, ARTE, Ciné+, RTS, RTBF, ORF, Ale Kino+, Planète+ Poland, Česká televize, Estonian Public Broadcasting (ERR), ¡Hola! TV, NTR, CNC, PROCIREP, Société des Producteurs de L'Angoa
Country: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Estonia, France, Netherlands, Poland, Switzerland, United States of America
Language: English, Français
Original Language: fr

Keywords

biography, hollywood star, usa cinema

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Robert De Niro: Hiding in the Spotlight about?
Robert De Niro is famous for his award-winning portrayals of gangsters, criminals and socially disturbed men who show surprising traces of vulnerability. By analyzing his astonishing roles in iconic films through the years, the documentary reveal the complex actor behind these extreme characters. Because the public knows little about the man who is largely silent about his own life and emotions, this film tries to unwraps one of the most fascinating and enigmatic American actors of all time for the audience. For this the filmakers use clips from his feature films, archive footage of his sparse interviews and probe into his background to illustrate De Niro’s methods for becoming the characters he plays and the reasons he’s able to do so. All of this culminates in a rare exposé of the genesis of the hidden pain that enables the masterful actor to bring such intensity to the big screen.
Who directed Robert De Niro: Hiding in the Spotlight?
Robert De Niro: Hiding in the Spotlight was directed by Jean-Baptiste Péretié.
How long is Robert De Niro: Hiding in the Spotlight?
Robert De Niro: Hiding in the Spotlight has a runtime of 54m (54 minutes).
What genre is Robert De Niro: Hiding in the Spotlight?
Robert De Niro: Hiding in the Spotlight is a Documentary film.
Where was Robert De Niro: Hiding in the Spotlight produced?
Robert De Niro: Hiding in the Spotlight was produced in Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Estonia, France, Netherlands, Poland, Switzerland, United States of America.