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My American Uncle (1980) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 1980 · 126 mins · French
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- Directed by
- Alain Resnais
- Starring
- Jean Dasté, Jean Marais, Brigitte Roüan, Nicole Garcia, Valérie Dréville, Geneviève Mnich
Through three stories, Professor Henri Laborit examines ideas of survival, combat, reward, punishment and anxiety. René, a textile‑factory manager, faces downsizing anxiety. Janine, a self‑taught actress‑stylist, learns her lover’s wife is dying and must decide to reunite them. Jean, a contentious writer‑politician, reaches a career crossroads.
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