My American Uncle (1980)

My American Uncle (1980) poster

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
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Cast

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.