Director Alain Resnais connects three "case histories" in MON ONCLE D'AMERIQUE, on odd, intellectually stimulating film that takes chances with narrative as it also works as a philosophical essay.
MON ONCLE D'AMERIQUE employs the scientific theories of Henri Laborit to explain the actions of three disparate characters, Jean, Janine and Rene, who are first introduced in broad sketches. Jean Le Gall (Roger Pierre), a government official and family man, falls for Janine Garnier (Nicole Garcia)
an actress, who later changes her career and links up Rene Ragueneau (Gerard Depardieu) a textile plant manager and family man.
MON ONCLE D'AMERIQUE presents an unusual n...
Released:
1980
Rated:
PG
Length:
125 mins