My American Uncle (1980)

My American Uncle (1980) is a Comedy, Drama, Romance film directed by Alain Resnais, rated 7.0/10 by 207 viewers.

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.

Where to stream (US): Criterion Channel.

Directed by Alain Resnais. Starring Gérard Depardieu, Nicole Garcia, Roger Pierre, Nelly Borgeaud, Pierre Arditi.