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Dominican Rep. My American Uncle
- Original title
- Mon oncle d'Amérique
- Year
- 1980
- Running time
- 121 min.
- Country
France- Director
- Screenwriter
- Cast
- Music
- Cinematography
- Producer
- Genre
- Drama. Comedy | Comedy-Drama. Ensemble Film
- Synopsis
- 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
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1980: Nominated for Oscar: Best Original Screenplay1980: Cannes Film Festival: Grand Prize of the Jury and FIPRESCI Prize1980: César Awards: 6 nominations including Best Film1980: New York Film Critics Circle: Best Foreign Film. 3 Nominations1980: David di Donatello Awards: Best Foreign Screenplay. 2 Nominations1980: National Society of Film Critics (NSFC): nominated to Best Screenplay.
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