To illustrate his theory on the complexities of human behavior, Professor Laborit selects three destinies: Jean, a careerist middle class man, Janine, an actress of humble origins, and René, a farmer’s son who manages his own textile company. All face difficult choices in life-changing situations.

One of Alain Resnais’s most surprising box-office successes, the quixotic My American Uncle offers a playful critique of modern society. Neurological musings and excerpts from classic French films intermingle, as a capricious trio of characters bumble through dilemmas of love, life, and work.