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My American Uncle (1980)
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My American Uncle (1980)

Mon oncle d'Amérique

Comedy, Drama, Romance • 2h 3m

Director: Alain Resnais

New Yorker DVD?

1080p Blu-ray

Best English-friendly release · updated 1 year ago

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Overview

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.

Release details

Best Video Release
TSPDT
2026: #866
2025: #854
2024: #934
2023: #938
2022: #938
Length
123 mins
Type
Movie

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