My American Uncle
| My American Uncle | |
|---|---|
Theatrical release poster (artwork: Enki Bilal) | |
| Directed by | Alain Resnais |
| Screenplay by | Jean Gruault |
| Based on | Writings by Henri Laborit |
| Produced by | Philippe Dussart |
| Starring | Gérard Depardieu Nicole Garcia Roger Pierre |
| Cinematography | Sacha Vierny |
| Edited by | Albert Jurgenson |
| Music by | Arié Dzierlatka |
| Distributed by | Gaumont |
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Running time | 126 minutes |
| Country | France |
| Language | French |
| Box office | $1 million |
Mon oncle d'Amérique (English: My American Uncle or My Uncle from America) is a 1980 French film directed by Alain Resnais with a screenplay by Jean Gruault. The film juxtaposes a comedy-drama narrative with the ideas of Henri Laborit, the French surgeon, neurobiologist, philosopher and author. Its principal actors are Gérard Depardieu, Nicole Garcia, and Roger Pierre.