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Picnic on the Grass

ComedyRomance

Duration

1h 31m

Release

11 Nov 1959

Country

France

Language

French

Overview

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.

Plot

Etienne Alexis, a scientist promoting artificial insemination for social betterment, hosts an aseptic picnic for his engagement to a German cousin. A windstorm brings him together with Nénette, a farm lass who is unimpressed with ...

Cast

Paul MeurisseCharles BlavetteAndré Brunot

Ratings

Internet Movie Database: 6.5/10Rotten Tomatoes: 71%

Details

Director

Jean Renoir

Writers

Jean Renoir
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