My American Uncle
Prof. Henri Laborit uses the stories of the lives of three people to discuss behaviorist theories of survival, combat, rewards and punishment, and anxiety. René is a technical manager at a textile factory and must face the anxiety caused by corporate downsizing. Janine is a self-educated actress/stylist who learns that the wife of her lover is dying and must decide to let them reunite. Jean is a controversial career-climbing writer/politician at a crossroads in life.
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My American Uncle
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
May 21, 1980
Runtime
2h 6m
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Romance
User Score
70%
Original Title
Mon oncle d'Amérique
Production Companies
Philippe Dussart, TF1, Andrea Films
Director
Alain Resnais
Description
Prof. Henri Laborit uses the stories of the lives of three people to discuss behaviorist theories of survival, combat, rewards and punishment, and anxiety. René is a technical manager at a textile factory and must face the anxiety caused by corporate downsizing. Janine is a self-educated actress/stylist who learns that the wife of her lover is dying and must decide to let them reunite. Jean is a controversial career-climbing writer/politician at a crossroads in life.
