3.9

48 reviews

My American Uncle

Alain Resnais19802h 5mSocial Issues, Drama

Written by Cinobo

Free will? What is that? A cynical deconstruction of life’s unpredictability owing to an innovative combination of fiction and documentary by Alain Resnais, which dissociates us from fairy tales and encourages us to look at ourselves in the face - along with a few mice.

Synopsis

The intersecting stories of three people and the important decisions they have to take at some point in their lives, are used to develop Henri Laborit's theories about human behavior and the relationship between individuals and society.

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Also known as: Mon Oncle d'Amérique

Festival screenings: Oscars, Cannes FF, Venice IFF
Language: French
Country: France
Subtitles: Greek
Age rating: 12+

Oscars

Nominated for Best Screenplay

1981

Cannes Film Festival

FIPRESCI Prize

1980

Cannes Film Festival

Grand Prize of the Jury

1980

Venice Film Festival

AGIS Award

1980

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3.9

48 reviews

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