Picnic on the Grass (1959)
Le déjeuner sur l'herbe
91 min
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.
- Release date
- November 11, 1959
- Country of origin
- France
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Cast
- Paul Meurisse as Prof. Étienne Alexis
- Catherine Rouvel as Antoinette dite :Nénette
- Jacqueline Morane as Titine
- Fernand Sardou as Nino, le père de Nénette
- Jean-Pierre Granval as Ritou
- Hélène Duc as Isabelle
- Charles Blavette as Gaspard
- Marguerite Cassan as Mme Poignant
- André Brunot as Le Curé
- Régine Blaëss as Claire
- Robert Chandeau as Laurent
- Jacques Dannoville as Mr. Poignant
- Paulette Dubost as Forestier
- Ghislaine Dumont as Magda
Crew
- Jean Renoir · Director
- Jean Renoir · Writer
- Ginette Doynel · Producer
- Joseph Kosma · Composer
- Georges Leclerc · Cinematographer
- Renée Lichtig · Editor