- HD 1080
- Runtime: 126m.
- Status: Released
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- Languages: fr
- Country: France
- Director: Alain Resnais
- Stars: Gérard Depardieu, Nicole Garcia, Roger Pierre, Nelly Borgeaud, Pierre Arditi
- keywords: psychology, bourgeoisie, punishment, reward, textile company
- Production_studio: Philippe Dussart, TF1, Andrea Films
- providers: Criterion Channel
- The My American Uncle is featured in the top rankings of 1980
- #15 in Top Comedy Movies of 1980
- #7 in Top Romance Movies of 1980
- #34 in Top Drama Movies of 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.
