Picnic on the Grass

Release Date: 1959-11-11

Rating:6.3 / 10(54 votes)

Status: Released

Genres: Romance, Comedy

Runtime: 91 min

Director: Jean Renoir

Writer: Jean Renoir

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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