My American Uncle

My American Uncle (PG)

Movie |

Psychology | Bourgeoisie

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  • Genre(s): Comedy, Drama, Romance
  • Language(s): Français (French)
  • Director(s): Alain Resnais
  • Cast(s): Gérard Depardieu, Nicole Garcia, Roger Pierre, Nelly Borgeaud, Pierre Arditi See all Cast & Crew
  • Duration: 2h 6min
  • Music: Jean-Pierre Ruh,Maurice Laumain,Jacques Maumont,Georges Prat,Arié Dzierlatka
  • Award(s): Fotogramas de Plata 1981 (Won)
    Oscar 1981 (Nominated) Awards List
  • Similar To: Everybody Loves Jeanne, Sitcom
  • Story:

    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. Directed by Alain Resnais. Starring Gérard Depardieu, Nicole Garcia, Roger Pierre in the lead roles.

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7.6/10
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STORY AND RATINGS

Story

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. Directed by Alain Resnais. Starring Gérard Depardieu, Nicole Garcia, Roger Pierre in the lead roles.

Ratings

7.6/10

IMDb

AWARDS

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Won
Fotogramas de Plata Award

Best Foreign Film Mejor Pelcula Extranjera | 1981 | Alain

Critics Award

Best Film | 1981 | Alain

Best Foreign Film Melhor Filme Estrangeiro | 1982 | Alain

Golden Cup Award

For and | 1981

Sant Jordi Award

Best Foreign Film Mejor Pelcula Extranjera | 1981 | Alain

FIPRESCI Prize Award

1980 | Alain

AGIS Award

1980 | Alain

David Award

Best Foreign Screenplay Migliore Sceneggiatura Straniera | 1981 | Jean

Nominations
Oscar Award

Best Writing Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen | 1981 | Jean

César Award

Best Cinematography Meilleure photographie | 1981

Best Production Design Meilleurs dcors | 1981

Best Screenplay Original or Adaptation Meilleur scnario dialogue ou adaptation | 1981

Best Director Meilleur ralisateur | 1981

Best Actress Meilleure actrice | 1981

Best Film Meilleur film | 1981 | Alain

NSFC Award

Best Screenplay | 1981 | Jean

David Award

Best Foreign Actor Migliore Attore Straniero | 1981 | Gérard

NYFCC Award

Best Film | 1980

Best Screenplay | 1980 | Jean

TRIVIA AND POPULAR DIALOGUES

Trivia

There are several scenes from films featuring Danielle Darrieux, Jean Marais and Jean Gabin used in this film.

The film is included on Roger Ebert's "Great Movies" list.

Popular Dialogues

"Henri Laborit: [First lines] A being's only reason for being is being. In other words, to maintain its organic structure. It must stay alive. Otherwise, there is no being."

"Janine Garnier: Like most people, I thought happiness was something I had coming to me. Like an inheritance... from an uncle in America. Zambeaux, le représentant de la direction générale à Paris: America doesn't exist. I should know. I lived. there."