My American Uncle

My American Uncle(1980)

05/21/1980 (US)Comedy, Drama, Romance2h 6m
7.0

Overview

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.

Alain Resnais

Director

Jean Gruault

Writer

Henri Laborit

Writer

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