My American Uncle (1980)
PG 17 Dec 1980 • Comedy, Drama, Romance • 2h 5m
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.
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French
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Nominated for 1 Oscar. 11 wins & 12 nominations total
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France
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