My American Uncle

7|1980|2h 6m| FR

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.

Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance

Director: Alain Resnais

Votes: 182

Production Companies:

Philippe Dussart

TF1

Andrea Films