My American Uncle

– Prof. Henri Laborit uses the stories of the lives of three people to discuss behaviorist theories of..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
7.90 / 10
Duration:
2 Hours and 5 Minutes
Release Year:
1980
Original Name:
Mon oncle d'Amérique
My American Uncle (1980) - Also known as Mon oncle d'Amérique

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.

Release Date:

17 Dec 1980

Language:

French

MPAA Content-Rating:
PG – Parental Guidance Suggested

Some material may not be suitable for children. Parents urged to give "parental guidance". May contain some material parents might not like for their young children.

Director:

Alain Resnais

Writer:

Jean Gruault (scenario and dialogue), Henri Laborit (writings)

Main Actors:

Gérard Depardieu, Nicole Garcia, Roger Pierre, Nelly Borgeaud

Plot:

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.

Awards:

Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 11 wins & 10 nominations.

Production:

Criterion Collection

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
7.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
92%