Picnic on the Grass

Etienne Alexis, a candidate for president of the new Europe, 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 that throws Alexis together with the luscious Nénette, a farm lass who wants to have a baby but is unimpressed with men.

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Release Date

November 11, 1959

Status

Released

Original Title

Le Déjeuner sur l'herbe

Runtime

1h 31min

Budget

Revenue

Language

French

Production Companies

Compagnie Jean Renoir