Picnic on the Grass

Overview
Cast & Crew
Production House

The Plot

New Europe presidential candidate Etienne Alexis is a scientist promoting artificial insemination for social betterment and therapy to eliminate passion. To celebrate his engagement to a cousin, he hosts an aseptic picnic, where Mother Nature asserts herself. A shepherd's flute conjures a windstorm throwing Alexis together with the luscious Nénette, a farm lass who, although unimpressed with men, wants to have a baby.

Run Time

1h 31m

Genre

Romance, Comedy

Release Date

11 Nov 1959

Country

France

Language

French

Compagnie Jean Renoir
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