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7.0/10 • 179

1980-05-212h 6m

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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.

Directors
Alain Resnais
Writters
Jean Gruault, Henri Laborit
Editors
Jean Gruault, Henri Laborit, Albert Jurgenson

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  1. Gérard Depardieu

    Gérard Depardieu

    René Ragueneau

  2. Nicole Garcia

    Nicole Garcia

    Janine Garnier

  3. Roger Pierre

    Roger Pierre

    Jean Le Gall

  4. Nelly Borgeaud

    Nelly Borgeaud

    Arlette Le Gall

  5. Pierre Arditi

    Pierre Arditi

    Zambeaux, le représentant de la direction générale à Paris

  6. Gérard Darrieu

    Gérard Darrieu

    Léon Veestrate

  7. Philippe Laudenbach

    Philippe Laudenbach

    Michel Aubert

  8. Marie Dubois

    Marie Dubois

    Thérèse Ragueneau

  9. Henri Laborit

    Henri Laborit

    Henri Laborit

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Status
Released
Original Language
French
Budget
--
Revenue
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Keywords
psychologybourgeoisiepunishmentrewardtextile company