Picnic on the Grass (1959)

★ 6.3 1h 31m Romance · Comedy

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.

Director

Jean Renoir

Cast

Paul Meurisse, Catherine Rouvel, Jacqueline Morane, Fernand Sardou, Jean-Pierre Granval, Hélène Duc, Ingrid Nordine, Charles Blavette

Country

France

Released

November 11, 1959