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Mon Oncle d'Amérique
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Synopsis
Alain Resnais' Mon Oncle D'Amerique is presented in the form of a "case history," replete with a pedantic narrator, played by real-life behavioral scientist Henri Laborit. Gerald Depardieu plays a plant manager whose behavior is inspired by the films of "macho" French film star Jean Gabin. Nicole Garcia portrays an actress who has patterned her conduct after stage and film luminary Jean Marais. And Roger-Pierre is a TV executive whose main influence in life is lovely cinema actress Danielle Darrieux. Though it may sound like a Woody Allen comedy, Mon Oncle D'Amerique eschews satire for the most part, treating both its subject matter and its subjects with intense seriousness. The film scored a hit with moviegoers and critics alike, and was honored with six French Cesar Awards. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Cast

Marie Dubois Therese Ragueneau
Prof. Henri Laborit Himself
Roger-Pierre Jean Le Gall
Gérard Depardieu Rene Ragueneau
Nicole Garcia Janine Garnier

Production Crew

Jacques Saulnier Art Director
Sacha Vierny Cinematographer
Arie Dzierlatka Composer (Music Score)
Catherine Leterrier Costume Designer
Alain Resnais Director
Albert Jurgenson Editor
Philippe Dussart Producer
Jean Gruault Screenwriter
Jacques Saulnier Set Designer
Jacques Maumont Sound/Sound Designer
Jean-Pierre Ruh Sound/Sound Designer
Year: 1980
Runtime: 123
Country: France
MPAA Rating: PG
Category: Feature

Genre
Comedy Drama

Produced by
Andrea Films
Films Galatée
Gaumont
Philippe Dussart Productions
TF1 Films

Awards
1980 - Best Foreign Film - New York Film Critics Circle
1980 - Best Picture - New York Film Critics Circle
1980 - Special Jury Grand Prix - Cannes International Film Festival
1980 - Special Jury Grand Prix - Cannes Film Festival
1980 - Best Foreign Film - New York Film Critics Circle