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My American Uncle (1980)

★ 7.6PG125 minDirector: Alain Resnais

1980 French film

Mon oncle d'Amérique (English: My American Uncle or My Uncle from America) is a 1980 French film directed by Alain Resnais with a screenplay by Jean Gruault. The film juxtaposes a comedy-drama narrative with the ideas of Henri Laborit, the French surgeon, neurobiologist, philosopher and author. Its principal actors are Gérard Depardieu, Nicole Garcia, and Roger Pierre.

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What is My American Uncle about?
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-
Is My American Uncle based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is My American Uncle scary?
Content rating: PG. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.
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