My American Uncle
1980
Professor Henri Laborit uses three people's stories to discuss behaviourist 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; and Jean is a controversial career-climbing writer/politician at a crossroads in life.
Director:
Alain Resnais
Writers:
Jean Gruault, Henri Laborit
Awards:
Nominated for 1 Oscar. 11 wins & 12 nominations total
Production:
N/A
Country:
France
