Overview
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.
| Actor | Age then | Age now | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | 31 | 76 | |
 | 34 | 79 | |
 | 56 | January 23, 2010 (86) | |
 | 48 | July 14, 2004 (72) | |
 | 35 | 80 | |
 | 54 | January 22, 2004 (78) | |
 | 44 | 89 | |
 | 43 | October 15, 2014 (77) | |
 | 65 | May 18, 1995 (80) | |
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