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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.
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Awards
- 1981 - Oscar - Best Writing, Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen - nominated
- 1981 - Critics Award - Best Film - winner
- 1980 - Grand Prize of the Jury - - winner
- 1980 - FIPRESCI Prize - - winner
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