My American Uncle (1980)
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 Date : May 21, 1980
Runtime : 126m
Genre : Comedy, Drama, Romance
Companies : Philippe Dussart, TF1, Andrea Films
Countries : France
Keywords : psychology, bourgeoisie, punishment, reward, textile company