psychology,bourgeoisie,punishment,reward,textile company

My American Uncle (1980)

Poster for My American Uncle

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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Alain Resnais
  • Profile picture of Gérard Depardieu
    René Ragueneau Gérard Depardieu
  • Profile picture of Nicole Garcia
    Janine Garnier Nicole Garcia
  • Profile picture of Roger Pierre
    Jean Le Gall Roger Pierre
  • Profile picture of Nelly Borgeaud
    Arlette Le Gall Nelly Borgeaud
  • Profile picture of Pierre Arditi
    Zambeaux, le représentant de la direction générale à Paris Pierre Arditi
  • Profile picture of Gérard Darrieu
    Léon Veestrate Gérard Darrieu
  • Profile picture of Philippe Laudenbach
    Michel Aubert Philippe Laudenbach
  • Profile picture of Marie Dubois
    Thérèse Ragueneau Marie Dubois

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Keywords

  • psychology
  • bourgeoisie
  • punishment
  • reward
  • textile company