

Picnic on the Grass
1959-11-11 · 91 min · ★ 6.3
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.
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- Directors
- Jean Renoir
- Production companies
- Compagnie Jean Renoir
- Countries
- France
- Status
- Released
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Paul MeurisseÉtienne Alexis, célèbre biologiste
Catherine RouvelAntoinette dite :Nénette
Jacqueline MoraneTitine
Fernand SardouNino, le père de Nénette
Jean-Pierre GranvalRitou
Hélène DucIsabelle, la secrétaire du biologiste
Charles Blavettele berger Gaspard
Marguerite CassanMme Odile Poignant
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