My American Uncle (1980)
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.
Director: Alain Resnais
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Runtime: 126 min
Release Date: May 21, 1980
Cast
- Gérard Depardieu - René Ragueneau
- Nicole Garcia - Janine Garnier
- Roger Pierre - Jean Le Gall
- Nelly Borgeaud - Arlette Le Gall
- Pierre Arditi - Zambeaux, le représentant de la direction générale à Paris
- Gérard Darrieu - Léon Veestrate
- Philippe Laudenbach - Michel Aubert
- Marie Dubois - Thérèse Ragueneau
- Henri Laborit - Henri Laborit
- Bernard Malaterre - Jean's Father
Screenplay
Music: Arié Dzierlatka
Cinematography: Sacha Vierny
Editing: Albert Jurgenson
Production: Philippe Dussart, TF1, Andrea Films
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
Keywords
psychology, bourgeoisie, punishment, reward, textile company
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is My American Uncle about?
- 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.
- Who directed My American Uncle?
- My American Uncle was directed by Alain Resnais.
- Who stars in My American Uncle?
- My American Uncle stars Gérard Depardieu, Nicole Garcia, Roger Pierre, Nelly Borgeaud, Pierre Arditi, Gérard Darrieu.
- How long is My American Uncle?
- My American Uncle has a runtime of 2h 6m (126 minutes).
- What genre is My American Uncle?
- My American Uncle is a Comedy, Drama, Romance film.
- Where was My American Uncle produced?
- My American Uncle was produced in France.